ACC Football Power Rankings: Where does Virginia Tech begin the 2024 season?
By Scott Roche
. . . . ACC. . 10. . 431.
Bill O'Brien takes over the Eagles after Jeff Hafley left in February to be the defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers. He has a good duel-threat quarterback in Thomas Castellanos and some good receivers and running backs returning. The question will be just how good is BC's defense?
. 9. 453. ACC. . . . . .
The Mustangs fared very well in the AAC but were upset in the Conference Championship Game last December by Tulane. Now making the jump to the Power 4 is big, but the question is, can they continue their success in the ACC against Power Conference foes every week?
ACC. . . . . 441. . 8. .
The Tar Heels lost Drake Maye to the New England Patriots in the draft and have a difficult opener at Minnesota. It's certainly going to be an interesting opener.
. . . . . 436. ACC. . . 7
The Yellow Jackets open the season against FSU on Saturday, but their difficult schedule doesn't end there. They have arguably the hardest ACC schedule and will visit Blacksburg in late October in what will be a tough game for the Hokies against QB Haynes King.
. . 438. ACC. . . 6. . .
The Cardinals are coming a loss to FSU in the ACC title games last season and will be looking to get back there, but it will be difficult for Jeff Brohm and his team.