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-
1970 Season Highlights
Jerry Claiborne enters his 10th season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1970 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 12 vs.
Virginia
0
7
L
Sat., Sep. 19 @
Alabama
18
51
L
@ Birmingham, AL
Sat., Sep. 26 vs.
Memphis
20
21
L
Sat., Oct. 3 @
South Carolina
7
24
L
Sat., Oct. 10 @
Wake Forest
9
28
L
Sat., Oct. 17 vs.
Tulsa
17
14
W
Sat., Oct. 24 vs.
Buffalo
31
14
W
Sat., Oct. 31 @ William & Mary
35
14
W
Sat., Nov. 7 vs. Villanova
34
7
W
Sat., Nov. 14 @
Florida State
8
34
L
Sat., Nov. 21 vs. Virginia Military Institute
20
14
W
@ Roanoke, VA
1970 Season Totals
Record 5-6
Points Scored 199
Scoring Average 18.1
Points Allowed 228
Defense Average 20.7
Opponents Record 42-43
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-2
Away Record 1-4
1970 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1970 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1970 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
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