Justin Fuente’s first season in charge of Virginia Tech was a successful one. The Hokies won nine games and earned a trip to the ACC championship game by winning the Coastal Division.
The Hokies came up short, losing to Clemson 42-35, but proved to everyone watching they belonged on the same field as the Tigers. Remember, Clemson was the runner-up for the national championship last fall and earned another trip to the College Football Playoff this season.
While the result was certainly disappointing, no one should hang their heads. The Hokies were behind by as many as 21 points, yet continued to fight back and threaten the Tigers.