The preseason polls following ACC media day have been released, and the Hokies weren't given a favorable view in the standings.
ACC media members were given the opportunity to vote for the ACC Coastal and Atlantic division winners, and how the rest of the teams would fare in the upcoming college football season. With Clemson and UNC predicted to repeat as division champions, the Hokies still lack the talent to really compete with those teams in the eyes of the media. Virginia Tech was chosen to finish 4th in the Coastal Division, behind UNC, Miami, and Pittsburgh.