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-
1953 Season Highlights
Frank O. Moselely enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1953 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 19 @
Marshall
7
0
W
@ Bluefield, WV
Sat., Sep. 26 @
Virginia
20
6
W
Sat., Oct. 3 @
Rutgers
13
20
L
Sat., Oct. 10 vs. Richmond
21
7
W
Sat., Oct. 17 @ William & Mary
7
13
L
Sat., Oct. 24 vs. Washington & Lee
32
12
W
Fri., Oct. 30 vs. Citadel
22
0
W
@ Roanoke, VA
Sat., Nov. 7 @
West Virginia
7
12
L
@ Bluefield, WV
Fri., Nov. 13 @
Miami
0
26
L
Thu., Nov. 26 vs. Virginia Military Institute
13
28
L
@ Roanoke, VA
1953 Season Totals
Record 5-5
Points Scored 142
Scoring Average 14.2
Points Allowed 124
Defense Average 12.4
Opponents Record 17-26
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-1
Away Record 2-4
1953 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1953 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1953 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.