Spring practice is long gone, and the Virginia Tech Hokies are getting much closer to the official beginning of the 2015 football season. In fact, the Hokies host defending national champion Ohio State in less than three months on Sept. 7.
After a run of eight consecutive 10-win seasons, Tech has battled mediocrity for the past three years. The good news, though, is the Hokies were able to continue their bowl streak, which is now at 22 consecutive seasons—the second-longest active streak.
Full participation this spring was tough for the Hokies. Several defensive stalwarts such as Kendall Fuller, Dadi Nicolas, Luther Maddy and Corey Marshall sat out all spring.