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13. Virginia Tech
Coach:
Frank Beamer begins his 21st season with the Hokies.
Last year:
A very good 10-3 season ended with a loss to Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.
Offense:
Quarterback Sean Glennon will look to redeem himself after committing four fourth-quarter turnovers that contributed to Virginia Tech's bowl loss. Glennon is a hard worker with a good arm, but the key to his success will be good decision making on the field. Expect the Hokies to run early and often with all-conference running back Branden Ore. Senior Duane Brown and sophomore Sergio Render (six-foot-three, 320 pounds) are two of the best offensive linemen in the conference.
Defense:
The Hokies led the nation in total defense each of the past two seasons. For Beamer's unit to be as good this year, he'll need to find a strong replacement for end Noland Burchette to complement talented Chris Ellis at the other end spot. Brandon Flowers is one of the better cornerbacks in the nation. Watch for sophomore Kam Chancellor to have an impact once Beamer decides where to play him.
Schedule:
The toughest game comes early: September 8 at LSU.
Prediction:
Hopefully football can offer a temporary distraction as Virginia Tech tries to heal its wounded psyche. 9-3
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