Those two jobs are much closer in stature than Tennessee and VT, no?
I would agree with you there on the surface but When looking a where the schools fit in the pecking order of the conference I was say no.
FSU is clearly the best job in the ACC while lsu is clearly the 2nd in the SEC.
Va Tech is 3rd or 4th best job in the ACC while Tenn is 6th best job in Sec
So if getting to the playoffs by winning a conference then va tech is no doubt an easier place to reach that goal
