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ACC Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Kendal Vickers (39) sacks Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Jerod Evans (4) during the third quarter at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Kendal Vickers (39) sacks Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Jerod Evans (4) during the third quarter at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports /

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Virginia Tech Hokies (1-1)

Last week: 24-45 L Tennessee
Last rank: 8th

The Virginia Tech Hokies drop a bit in this week’s power rankings. Youth and inexperience was on full display for the Virginia Tech Hokies in their 45-24 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers.

The Hokies jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter but a fumble to start the second quarter would begin a snowball effect of turnovers. Virginia Tech fumbled the ball a total of five times before the final whistle.

Virginia Tech also committed eight penalties for 101 yards. The Volunteers went on a 31-0 run and never looked back. Despite losing, the Hokies offense led the Volunteers 400-330 in total yards of offense at the end of the game.

Next Week: Boston College, 3:30 PM EST, ESPNU

Recovery is possible for the Virginia Tech Hokies next week against the Boston College Golden Eagles.  If the Hokies can limit their turnovers against a tough Golden Eagles defense, they could see their first victory in the ACC under head coach Justin Fuente.

Next: 9. Georgia Tech

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