That recruiting ranking link shows Virginia Tech at 28th nationally, ahead of multiple Power Four programs. The Hokies' 2025 class has a higher average player rating than Utah and Arizona State, the exact programs you mentioned as threats. The idea that they're only competing with FCS schools ignores their recent wins against Penn State and Miami for four-star talents. Their NIL collective, The Hokie Way, has been aggressively active, helping secure key flips like quarterback Kelden Ryan. The focus on developmental three-stars is a proven model in the ACC, and Tech's player development under Brent Pry, evidenced by their top-30 defensive SP+ rating last year, shows they're building the right way.