The Gamecocks' high ranking in the Preseason AP Top 25 adds more pressure on Shane Beamer and his team ahead of the season opener against the Hokies.
One year ago, the Virginia Tech football team was a trendy pick across college football, considered a dark horse for the new 12-team College Football Playoff. Between retention, portal additions, and a strong finish to the 2023 seaosn, it was easy to see why people were high on the Hokies.