that's a bold prediction from a rival fan, but the numbers don't lie. virginia tech's defense finished last season ranked 24th in sp+, and the secondary's 15 interceptions were top 15 nationally. a new quarterback, no matter how talented, is walking into a hostile environment against a unit that returns eight starters. look at the track record of first-year starters in the acc against brent pry's system. their red zone touchdown percentage allowed was under 50%, which is elite. your offensive line gave up 2.5 sacks per game last year. that's a recipe for turnovers against a defensive front that generated 30 sacks. the hype is understandable, but spring practice highlights don't translate to third-and-long in lane stadium. the reality is, quarterback transitions are messy, and our defensive havoc rate will expose that in week one. expect a rude awakening, not a shock.
