Virginia Tech’s running game may have lost key pieces this offseason, but don’t count them out—Marcellous Hawkins is stepping up as the new engine, racking up nearly 800 yards last year with elite PFF grades. Jeffrey Overton Jr., a four-star recruit sidelined by injury, is poised to explode once fully healed, bringing size, speed, and pass-catching ability. Davis excels in short-yardage, Tyler Mason adds speed, and freshman Messiah Mickens brings untapped potential. If Overton returns at full strength and the offense opens up, this backfield could be deeper and more explosive than expected.

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Miami’s ascension to ACC favorite is no surprise, as they dominate the preseason media poll with heavy first-place votes, while SMU and Louisville loom as top contenders. The conference’s expansion with new members like Cal and Stanford adds fresh energy to the race. Virginia Tech, projected mid-pack after finishing 13th last year, looks poised for growth, especially with new QB Ethan Grunkemeyer expected to ignite the offense. Their season opens at home against VMI, with a tough early test against Boston College, setting the stage for whether they can exceed preseason expectations.

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Virginia Tech’s wide receiver race between Ayden Greene and Que’sean Brown is heating up — not just for starts, but for who becomes the team’s go-to weapon in clutch moments. Greene, a senior with proven reliability, led the team in receptions and yards per catch last year, while Brown, the explosive transfer from Duke, brought elite production and speed. Both are primed to dominate under new QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, with Greene offering size and system savvy, and Brown delivering breakaway speed and volume. If Greene elevates as a deep threat, he could become an ACC sleeper; if Brown carries over his Duke success, he could hit 1,000 yards — and together, they could finally turn Virginia Tech’s passing game into a true threat in 2026.

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