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: Jimmy Sharpe Conference: Independent-
1975 Season Highlights
Jimmy Sharpe enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1975 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 13 @
Kentucky
8
27
L
Sat., Sep. 20 @
Kent
11
17
L
Sat., Sep. 27 vs. Richmond
21
9
W
Sat., Oct. 4 @
Auburn
23
16
W
Sat., Oct. 11 vs.
Florida State
13
10
W
Sat., Oct. 18 vs.
Virginia
24
17
W
Fri., Oct. 24 @
West Virginia
7
10
L
Sat., Nov. 1 vs. William & Mary
24
7
W
@ Norfolk, VA
Sat., Nov. 8 @
Houston
34
28
W
Sat., Nov. 15 vs. Virginia Military Institute
33
0
W
Sat., Nov. 22 vs.
Wake Forest
40
10
W
1975 Season Totals
Record 8-3
Points Scored 238
Scoring Average 21.6
Points Allowed 151
Defense Average 13.7
Opponents Record 24-51
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 6-0
Away Record 2-3
1975 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1975 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1975 All Independent 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.