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Virginia Tech Football Team History


Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
 Blacksburg, VA
Founded: 1872
Stadium: Lane Stadium
Capacity: 65,115
Colors: Chicago Maroon & Burnt Orange
Coach: Frank O. Moselely
Conference: Southern-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1892  <-- 1953 <- 1954 -> 1955 --> 2024
1954 Season Highlights
 Frank O. Moselely enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
 
1954 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 18  vs. North Carolina State  30   21   W       
 Sat., Sep. 25  vs. Wake Forest  32   0   W    @ Richmond, VA   
 Sat., Oct. 2  @ Clemson  18   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 16  @ Richmond  19   12   W       
 Sat., Oct. 23  vs. Virginia  6   0   W    @ Roanoke, VA   
 Sat., Oct. 30  vs. William & Mary  7   7   T       
 Fri., Nov. 5  @ George Washington  20   13   W       
 Sat., Nov. 13  vs. Waynesburg  20   6   W       
 Thu., Nov. 25  vs. Virginia Military Institute  46   9   W    @ Roanoke, VA   
 
1954 Season Totals
  Record8-0 -1
  Points Scored198
  Scoring Average22.0
  Points Allowed75
  Defense Average8.3
  Opponents Record12-26
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record5-0 -1
  Away Record3-0
1954 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
168-0-1 AP
  
1954 Southern- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Virginia Tech 8-0-119875   Frank O. Moselely
West Virginia 8-120974   Arthur Pappy Lewis

1954 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1954 All Southern Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

In the 1940s, college football teams competed for the Oil Bowl, the Salad Bowl and the Raisin Bowl, which were all played on New Year's Day.