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-
1959 Season Highlights
Frank O. Moselely enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1959 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 19 vs.
North Carolina State
13
15
L
@ Norfolk, VA
Sat., Sep. 26 @
Wake Forest
18
27
L
Sat., Oct. 3 vs. William & Mary
20
14
W
@ Roanoke, VA
Sat., Oct. 10 vs.
Florida State
6
7
L
Sat., Oct. 17 vs.
Virginia
40
14
W
@ Richmond, VA
Sat., Oct. 24 @ Villanova
24
14
W
Sat., Oct. 31 vs. Richmond
51
29
W
Sat., Nov. 7 @ West Texas A&M
26
21
W
Sat., Nov. 14 @
West Virginia
12
0
W
Thu., Nov. 26 vs. Virginia Military Institute
12
37
L
@ Roanoke, VA
1959 Season Totals
Record 6-4
Points Scored 222
Scoring Average 22.2
Points Allowed 178
Defense Average 17.8
Opponents Record 14-36
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-3
Away Record 3-1
1959 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1959 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1959 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.