Despite the fact that Virginia Tech has already clinched the Coastal Division, and the Hoos not being a good team, the Hokies still have a lot to play for this weekend against UVA: state pride, recruiting, 10 wins, and the seniors.

Though the question hasn’t been asked a lot this week, it has still been asked: Do we have to worry about a letdown against UVA? I’d be very surprised if we saw a letdown this week, because this team still has a lot to play for.

First let’s talk about Tech’s impressive streak of 10+ wins in a season. That streak is up to six years, and with a win over UVA, it will be up to seven years. That would give the Hokies the longest streak in the country with 10+ wins. USC’s streak ended last season, and Texas is only 5-7 this year, which easily ends their streak at nine seasons. If the Hokies get to 10 wins, that would be very impressive.

Think about that for one second. We (myself included) complain about Virginia Tech not winning the big games against Boise State, Alabama, etc. That’s fair. But it would be unfair not to acknowledge Tech’s amazing consistency in recent years. Not only will this be their 18th bowl game in a row (I’m starting to lose count), which is the third longest streak in the country, but they are on the verge of winning 10 games for the seventh straight season, which no other program in the country can match.

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