Vick wings Hokies to win

Marcus Vick got back to being efficient, throwing for 280 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers, and No. 3 Virginia Tech won its 11th consecutive game on a Thursday night, beating No. 13 Boston College 30-10 in Blacksburg, Va.

Vick completed 22 of 28 passes a week after throwing three interceptions in a 28-9 victory at Maryland.

Brandon Pace added three short field goals for the Hokies (8-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have not lost a Thursday night game since 1995.

The Eagles (6-2, 3-2) defeated Virginia Tech during that ‘95 game, 20-14, but they were dominated this time around.

Boston College came in allowing just 78 rushing yards per game, fourth best in the country, and the Hokies got 212 using a backfield by committee.

Southern Illinois 31, Western Kentucky 20: At Bowling Green, Ky., Arkee Whitlock rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns as the Division I-AA eighth-ranked Salukis (6-2, 4-1) upset the No. 1 Hilltoppers (6-2, 4-1).

Illinois put on probation

The NCAA placed Illinois on probation for one year because a booster improperly provided payments and other benefits to a football prospect.

The offenses were a major violation of NCAA rules and occurred from April 2003 to January 2004.