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Syracuse football: Get to know No. 17 Virginia Tech, the Orange's next opponent

(Steve Helber | The Associated Press)

Syracuse, N.Y. — After a disappointing 28-9 loss at Wake Forest, Syracuse football (2-4, 0-2 ACC) returns to action this Saturday when it faces No. 17 Virginia Tech (4-1, 2-0) in the Carrier Dome at 3:45 p.m.

The Hokies are coming off a 34-3 win over then-No. 17 North Carolina and currently sit atop a balanced ACC Coastal Division.

Here's what you need to know about VT:

Coach

Justin Fuente (first year at Virginia Tech, 4-1; fifth year overall, 30-24)

Fuente, like SU's Dino Babers, is another new face in the ACC coaching landscape.