Virginia Tech football picked eighth in ACC preseason poll

Virginia Tech Hokies rank eighth in the ACC preseason poll released by ACC media on July 28, 2026. The Hokies are set to open their fall camp next week, with high expectations despite a challenging previous season where they finished with three wins. Miami leads the poll with 165 first-place votes, while Virginia Tech's future under new head coach James Franklin is being closely monitored. Their 2026 season begins against VMI in Blacksburg in just over five weeks.

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