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: Jerry Claiborne Conference: Southern-
1963 Season Highlights
Jerry Claiborne enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
The Hokies won the Southern Conference Championship.
1963 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 21 @
Kentucky
14
33
L
Sat., Sep. 28 @
Wake Forest
27
0
W
Sat., Oct. 5 vs.
Virginia
10
0
W
@ Roanoke, VA
Fri., Oct. 11 @ George Washington
22
8
W
Sat., Oct. 19 vs. William & Mary
28
13
W
Sat., Oct. 26 @
Florida State
31
23
W
Sat., Nov. 2 @ Richmond
14
13
W
Sat., Nov. 9 @
North Carolina State
7
13
L
Sat., Nov. 16 @
West Virginia
28
3
W
Thu., Nov. 28 vs. Virginia Military Institute
35
20
W
@ Roanoke, VA
1963 Season Totals
Record 8-2
Points Scored 216
Scoring Average 21.6
Points Allowed 126
Defense Average 12.6
Opponents Record 22-36
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-0
Away Record 5-2
1963 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1963 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1963 All Southern Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
Notre Dame has the most players in the College Football Hall of Fame.