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: Independent-
1967 Season Highlights
Jerry Claiborne enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1967 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 16 @ Tampa
13
3
W
Sat., Sep. 23 vs. William & Mary
31
7
W
Sat., Sep. 30 @
Kansas State
15
3
W
Sat., Oct. 7 vs. Villanova
3
0
W
Sat., Oct. 14 @
Kentucky
24
14
W
Tue., Oct. 24 vs. Richmond
45
14
W
Sat., Oct. 28 @
West Virginia
20
7
W
Sat., Nov. 4 vs.
Miami
7
14
L
Sat., Nov. 11 @
Florida State
15
38
L
Thu., Nov. 23 vs. Virginia Military Institute
10
12
L
@ Roanoke, VA
1967 Season Totals
Record 7-3
Points Scored 183
Scoring Average 18.3
Points Allowed 112
Defense Average 11.2
Opponents Record 22-27
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-2
Away Record 4-1
1967 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1967 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1967 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 college football game was broadcast on television in 1939. The teams involved were Fordham University and Waynesburg College.