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: Bill Dooley Conference: Independent-
1985 Season Highlights
Bill Dooley enters his 8th season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1985 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Aug. 31 @
Cincinnati
14
31
L
Sat., Sep. 7 vs. Richmond
14
24
L
Sat., Sep. 14 vs.
Clemson
17
20
L
Sat., Sep. 28 vs.
Syracuse
24
14
W
Sat., Oct. 5 @
West Virginia
9
24
L
Sat., Oct. 12 vs. William & Mary
40
10
W
Sat., Oct. 19 @
Virginia
28
10
W
Sat., Oct. 26 @
Florida
18
35
L
Sat., Nov. 2 vs.
Memphis
31
10
W
Sat., Nov. 9 vs.
Louisville
41
17
W
Sat., Nov. 16 @
Vanderbilt
38
24
W
1985 Season Totals
Record 6-5
Points Scored 274
Scoring Average 24.9
Points Allowed 219
Defense Average 19.9
Opponents Record 47-49
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-2
Away Record 2-3
1985 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1985 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1985 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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