When the dust settled on Sunday afternoon of Virginia Tech's 24-11 season-opening loss to South Carolina, the reviews were mixed. There was some good to come out of the game, but there were also some frustrating moments and some mistakes made that really shouldn't have been.
Virginia Tech is breaking in several players from the transfer portal, as well as playing some returners who are younger players. There were some bright spots for the Hokies, who impressed and could be a big contributor to the 2025 season. Here are three risers from Virginia Tech's season opener.