Yes, this was a fan vote and some Alabama fans may have had better things to do then vote in a silly playoff poll, but the Hokies winning on the grid iron would not be a major upset. Way back on opening weekend Alabama and Virginia Tech did play with a 34-24 win by the Tide. The Hokies did end the season well in their bowl win over Tennessee in the Chick-Fil-a bowl.
The fans came out to support their team so congrats to Virginia Tech to win the first and hopefully many more to come -- well unless a playoff really happens -- of these playoff polls.