A Jersey Guy: No. 15 Virginia Tech

The Hokies are expected to bounce back after a season of turmoil.

Let's start with a negative. All ACC DB Caleb Farley opted to take his chances with the NFL draft rather than gamble with COVID-19.

But Hokie coach Justin Fuente might have what would have been a favorite to win the Coastal Division. 

Whoops. No divisions this season, which means Clemson and (this year) Notre Dame as well as a rising Louisville, North Carolina and Pitt.

Still, QB Hendon Hooker will play behind a veteran offensive line and the defense is solid. 

Count them as contenders no matter what the set up.