In the losses to WVU and ND, some used the ACC still being within reach as to reasonings for why this season could still have some positives and saving graces for Fuente. Now that Pitt has demolished the Hokies and now that it seems likely that VT is going to have more losses to conference opponents, the ACC Championship can't be used as an out or reason for why Fuente should still be given another chance with this program.