Q: Which non-conference opponent would you like to see VT schedule, and why?

Tafkam Hokie: It depends a bit on whether we are talking a simple home-and-home series that ends after the 2nd game is played, or if we are talking about an extended series of 4+ games.

For a simple home-and-home, I would think that geography matters a bit less and just about any option would be on the table.  In this case, I honestly would look at it from the perspective of which places would I like to see a college football game.  As much as I don’t personally like the Notre Dame football program, that is still the most hallowed ground in the sport.  I figure the life of a college football fan just isn’t complete without a trip to South Bend.  But, I’ll take that option off the table since Notre Dame has an agreement with the ACC and we’ll be playing a game there sooner or later anyway.

As I scan the rest of the country for places, stadiums, and programs I’d like to see, I keep landing in Eugene, Oregon.  I would really like to see a home-and-home with the Oregon Ducks.  Most independent observers I’ve seen will say that the two fan bases in the country that are the most passionate without being colossal (i.e. fill 100K seat stadiums) are Oregon and Virginia Tech.  I’d really like to see a game in Eugene once to see that for myself.

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