Virginia Tech’s Tough Road to ACC Glory | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech’s preseason eighth-place ranking in the ACC feels like a mountain to climb—especially with only the top two teams making the championship game. But don’t count them out: they’re returning 70% of last year’s production, brought in key transfers, and have James Franklin’s Penn State coordinators to guide them. Offensively, Ethan Grunkemeyer has weapons like QueSean Brown and Ayden Greene, and with the ACC wide open below the elite, there’s real potential for a breakout season. Still, road trips to Clemson, SMU, and Miami loom large, and Franklin’s record against top teams isn’t stellar. The offensive line is shaky, and the defense—still turnover-challenged—is full of unknowns. To make noise, Virginia Tech must exceed expectations and win those critical conference games. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a3d0ce6d15936b3