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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: Jerry Claiborne
Conference: Southern-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1892  <-- 1961 <- 1962 -> 1963 --> 2024
1962 Season Highlights
 Jerry Claiborne enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
 
1962 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 15  @ William & Mary  0   3   L       
 Sat., Sep. 22  vs. George Washington  15   14   W    @ Roanoke, VA   
 Sat., Sep. 29  vs. West Virginia  0   14   L    @ Richmond, VA   
 Sat., Oct. 6  vs. Virginia  20   15   W    @ Roanoke, VA   
 Sat., Oct. 13  vs. Richmond  13   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 20  @ Army  12   20   L       
 Sat., Oct. 27  @ Florida State  7   20   L       
 Sat., Nov. 3  @ Tulane  24   22   W       
 Sat., Nov. 10  vs. Wake Forest  37   8   W       
 Thu., Nov. 22  vs. Virginia Military Institute  9   14   L    @ Roanoke, VA   
 
1962 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored137
  Scoring Average13.7
  Points Allowed137
  Defense Average13.7
  Opponents Record23-34
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record1-3
1962 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1962 Southern- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
West Virginia 8-2211137   Gene Corum
Virginia Tech 5-5137137   Jerry Claiborne

1962 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1962 All Southern Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.