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: Andy Gustafson Conference: Southern-
1927 Season Highlights
Andy Gustafson enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1927 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 24 vs. Roanoke
21
2
W
Sat., Oct. 1 vs. Hampden-Sydney
13
0
W
Sat., Oct. 8 @ Colgate
6
0
W
Sat., Oct. 15 vs.
Maryland
7
13
L
@ Norfolk, VA
Sat., Oct. 22 @
Virginia
0
7
L
Sat., Oct. 29 @ Tennessee-Chattanooga
13
14
L
Sat., Nov. 5 vs.
South Carolina
35
0
W
@ Richmond, VA
Sat., Nov. 12 vs. Washington & Lee
21
0
W
Thu., Nov. 24 vs. Virginia Military Institute
9
12
L
@ Roanoke, VA
1927 Season Totals
Record 5-4
Points Scored 125
Scoring Average 13.9
Points Allowed 48
Defense Average 5.3
Opponents Record 13-16
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-2
Away Record 1-2
1927 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1927 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1927 All Southern Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
Touchdowns in college football were originally counted as three points.