ACC Football: Power Rankings after end of regular season

Nov 26, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12), defensive end Demarcus Walker (44), and running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrate after the Seminoles beat the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 26, 2016; Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports /

The Virginia Tech Hokies closed the season on a high note. They clinched the ACC Coastal division title. It is their first division title since 2011, and their 52-10 victory over Virginia capped off a good start to the Justin Fuente era. The Hokies finish 6-2 in ACC play.

The Hokies gained a season-high 579 total yards of offense in the game. Fullback Sam Rogers had 15 carries for 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns to power the offense. Quarterback Jerod Evans threw for 253 passing yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 38 rushing yards and a touchdown.

The defense forced three turnovers in the game, including a 60-yard fumble return for a touchdown by linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka. They held the Cavaliers to just 14 first downs and kept them at 3-for-16 on third down conversions.

Not a bad season for a team undergoing a lot of changes under a new head coach.

Whats Next?

The ACC Championship game in Orlando against Clemson. The Hokies have lost the last three games to the Tigers including the 2011 ACC Championship game. Let’s see what the Justin Fuente era brings.

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