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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: James R. Jimmy Kitts
Conference: Southern-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1892  <-- 1946 <- 1947 -> 1948 --> 2024
1947 Season Highlights
 James R. Jimmy Kitts enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
 
1947 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 27  vs. Furman  20   6   W       
 Sat., Oct. 4  vs. Virginia  7   41   L    @ Roanoke, VA   
 Sat., Oct. 11  vs. William & Mary  7   21   L    @ Richmond, VA   
 Sat., Oct. 18  @ Army  0   40   L       
 Sat., Oct. 25  vs. Maryland  19   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 31  @ George Washington  42   6   W       
 Sat., Nov. 8  vs. Washington & Lee  27   14   W    @ Lynchburg, VA   
 Sat., Nov. 15  vs. Richmond  26   14   W       
 Thu., Nov. 27  vs. Virginia Military Institute  14   28   L    @ Roanoke, VA   
 
1947 Season Totals
  Record4-5
  Points Scored162
  Scoring Average18.0
  Points Allowed191
  Defense Average21.2
  Opponents Record19-7
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-4
  Away Record1-1
1947 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1947 Southern- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
North Carolina 8-221093   Carl G. Snavely
Maryland 7-2-2207121Tied  20-20  James M. Jim Tatum
South Carolina 6-2-111385   Rex Enright
Wake Forest 6-4133101   Douglas Clyde Pea Head Walker
North Carolina State 5-3-19257   Beattie Feathers
Clemson 4-5206146   Frank Howard
Duke 4-3-27990   Wallace W. Wade
Virginia Tech 4-5162191   James R. Jimmy Kitts

1947 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1947 All Southern Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

In the 1940s, college football teams competed for the Oil Bowl, the Salad Bowl and the Raisin Bowl, which were all played on New Year's Day.