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Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 69.1% of his passes for 1,339 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions after taking over at Penn State, and Virginia Tech expects his accuracy and decision-making to lift the entire offense after a full offseason as the starter.

Marcellous Hawkins returns after averaging more than six yards per carry and forcing 44 missed tackles, while healthier backup Jeff Overton Jr. gives the projected run-heavy offense an explosive second option.

Luke Reynolds is expected to be a focal point at tight end as a receiving, red-zone and blocking threat, with the potential to lead Virginia Tech in receiving.

Transfer Justin Terry and returning center Kyle Altuner are the offensive line's two clearest answers, while Logan Howland's difficult injury return, Johnny Garrett's injury and Aidan Lynch's move to right tackle leave depth as a major concern.

Virginia Tech's move to a traditional 4-3 should better fit interior anchor Kemari Copeland and newly elevated starting edge Aycen Stevens, who emerged from fall camp atop a crowded defensive-end rotation.