has VT at #21. Clemson is the only other ranked ACC team. Here is their analysis:

21. Virginia Tech

Injuries and youth on the depth chart dropped Virginia Tech to 6-7 this season, but the outlook is bright for coach Justin Fuente’s team. The Hokies return two capable quarterbacks in Ryan Willis and Josh Jackson, along with a promising group of pass catchers, including receiver Damon Hazelton (51 catches for 802 yards and eight scores). Leading rusher Steven Peoples (786 yards) departs, but Deshawn McClease and Jalen Holston combined for over 700 yards this season. In addition to settling the quarterback battle, Fuente’s top priority on offense will be sorting out a line that loses guards Kyle Chung and Braxton Pfaff and tackle Yosuah Nijman. Bud Foster’s defense had an uncharacteristic 2018 season. Virginia Tech allowed 31 points and more than 200 rushing yards a game as well as 6.4 yards a play. However, the news isn’t all bad for Foster. The Hokies return nearly everyone on this side of the ball, with linemen Ricky Walker and Vinny Mihota the biggest departures. With better health and development out of the young talent, it would be a major surprise if Virginia Tech once again ranks near the bottom of the ACC on defense. The Hokies won’t have to play Clemson in crossover action within the ACC but catch Miami, Virginia and Notre Dame away from Blacksburg.