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 Beamer Conference: Independent-
1988 Season Highlights
Frank Beamer enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1988 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 3 @
Clemson
7
40
L
Sat., Sep. 10 vs.
East Carolina
27
16
W
Sat., Sep. 17 @
Southern Mississippi
13
35
L
Sat., Sep. 24 @
Syracuse
0
35
L
Sat., Oct. 1 vs.
West Virginia
10
22
L
Sat., Oct. 8 vs.
South Carolina
24
26
L
Sat., Oct. 15 @
Cincinnati
41
14
W
Sat., Oct. 29 vs.
Virginia
10
16
L
Sat., Nov. 5 @
Louisville
3
13
L
Sat., Nov. 12 @
Florida State
14
41
L
Sat., Nov. 19 vs.
James Madison
27
6
W
1988 Season Totals
Record 3-8
Points Scored 176
Scoring Average 16.0
Points Allowed 264
Defense Average 24.0
Opponents Record 86-41
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 2-3
Away Record 1-5
1988 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1988 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1988 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The first college football National Champion was Princeton. They received the honor in 1869 and only played two games.