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: Jimmy Sharpe Conference: Independent-
1977 Season Highlights
Jimmy Sharpe enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1977 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 17 vs.
Texas A&M
6
27
L
Sat., Sep. 24 @
Memphis
20
21
L
Sat., Oct. 1 vs.
Clemson
13
31
L
Sat., Oct. 8 vs. William & Mary
17
8
W
@ Richmond, VA
Sat., Oct. 15 vs.
Virginia
14
14
T
Sat., Oct. 22 @ Richmond
14
17
L
Sat., Oct. 29 @
Kentucky
0
32
L
Sat., Nov. 5 vs.
Florida State
21
23
L
Sat., Nov. 12 @
West Virginia
14
20
L
Sat., Nov. 19 vs.
Wake Forest
28
10
W
Sat., Nov. 26 vs. Virginia Military Institute
27
7
W
1977 Season Totals
Record 3-7
-1
Points Scored 174
Scoring Average 15.8
Points Allowed 210
Defense Average 19.1
Opponents Record 49-40
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-3
-1
Away Record 0-4
1977 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1977 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1977 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 bowl game, later known as The Rose Bowl, was played on January 1st, 1902 between the Michigan Wolverines and Stanford Cardinals. Michigan won 49-0.