Texas Tech’s 2026 recruiting class takes a hit as linebacker Tieson Ejiawoko announces his decommitment, reopening his recruitment.

The Red Raiders, known for their offense for the past two decades, are in the top 10 on the strength of an elite defense.

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key is one of the most interesting names in the coaching carousel as the Yellow Jackets push for an appearance in the ACC Championship Game and, potentially, the College Football Playoff. V acancies at Auburn and Penn State are among the spots where Key's name enters the conversation.

Now that ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) has been updated ahead of Week 11, here's some quick tidbits on how Virginia Tech, as a whole, stands on the index before we get to game-by-game projections.