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Published Sep 13, 2021
Hokies move up to consensus No. 15 in major polls
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Tim Sullivan  •  HokieHaven
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After a big win against an overmatched mid-major - and a weekend of carnage in the college football world - the Hokies are on the rise.

The Orange and Maroon are now No. 15 in both the Associated Press and Coaches' Polls.

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VT rises four spots according to the AP and six according to the coaches to reach its new perch. This is the highest ranking since early in the 2018 season for a Virginia Tech program that hopes to be back on solid footing after a couple years below the expected historical standard.

Other ACC teams in the polls include No. 6 Clemson, No. 21/19 North Carolina, and No. 24/NR Miami. Non-conference opponent Notre Dame comes in No. 12/10 after a tight victory over local rival Toledo.

Among those lurking just outside the polls include Pittsburgh (unofficially No. 38/32), Boston College (42/39), NC State (NR/50), and Virginia (NR/52). Miamim is unofficially No. 26 according to the Coaches' Poll.

The Orange and Maroon have two games against unranked opposition up next - traveling to West Virginia Saturday before hosting Richmond the follow Saturday - prior to a bye. The following game, against Notre Dame, could be a crucial ranked matchup if both teams take care of business over the upcoming stretch.

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