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: Frank O. Moselely Conference: Southern-
1955 Season Highlights
Frank O. Moselely enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1955 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 17 @
Wake Forest
0
13
L
Sat., Sep. 24 @ Pennsylvania
33
0
W
Sat., Oct. 1 @ William & Mary
14
7
W
Sat., Oct. 8 @
Florida State
24
20
W
Sat., Oct. 15 vs. Richmond
7
7
T
Sat., Oct. 22 vs.
Virginia
17
13
W
@ Roanoke, VA
Sat., Oct. 29 vs. George Washington
7
13
L
Sat., Nov. 5 vs.
Clemson
16
21
L
@ Roanoke, VA
Sat., Nov. 12 vs.
North Carolina State
34
26
W
@ Bluefield, WV
Thu., Nov. 24 vs. Virginia Military Institute
39
13
W
@ Roanoke, VA
1955 Season Totals
Record 6-3
-1
Points Scored 191
Scoring Average 19.1
Points Allowed 133
Defense Average 13.3
Opponents Record 22-26
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-2
-1
Away Record 3-1
1955 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1955 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1955 All Southern Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
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