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-
1951 Season Highlights
Frank O. Moselely enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1951 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 15 @
Marshall
18
12
W
@ Bluefield, WV
Sat., Sep. 29 vs. Davidson
20
32
L
Sat., Oct. 6 vs.
Virginia
0
33
L
@ Roanoke, VA
Fri., Oct. 12 @ George Washington
13
38
L
@ Alexandria, VA
Sat., Oct. 20 vs.
Duke
6
55
L
@ Norfolk, VA
Sat., Oct. 27 vs.
North Carolina State
14
19
L
Sat., Nov. 3 vs. Washington & Lee
0
60
L
@ Richmond, VA
Sat., Nov. 10 @ William & Mary
7
28
L
Sat., Nov. 17 vs. Richmond
20
14
W
Thu., Nov. 22 vs. Virginia Military Institute
7
20
L
@ Roanoke, VA
1951 Season Totals
Record 2-8
Points Scored 105
Scoring Average 10.5
Points Allowed 311
Defense Average 31.1
Opponents Record 21-17
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 1-6
Away Record 1-2
1951 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1951 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1951 All Southern 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.