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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: Branch Bocock
Conference: South Atlantic Intercollegiate-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1892  <-- 1911 <- 1912 -> 1913 --> 2024
1912 Season Highlights
 Branch Bocock enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
 
1912 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Mon., Sep. 30  vs. Roanoke  40   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 5  vs. Hampden-Sydney  42   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 12  @ Princeton  0   31   L       
 Sat., Oct. 19  vs. McDaniel  44   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 26  @ North Carolina  26   0   W    @ Raleigh, NC   
 Sat., Nov. 2  vs. Virginia Medical  0   10   L       
 Sat., Nov. 9  vs. Washington & Lee  6   20   L    @ Roanoke, VA   
 Sat., Nov. 16  vs. West Virginia  41   0   W       
 Thu., Nov. 28  @ Georgetown  3   24   L       
 
1912 Season Totals
  Record5-4
  Points Scored202
  Scoring Average22.4
  Points Allowed92
  Defense Average10.2
  Opponents Record9-7
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record1-2
1912 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1912 South Atlantic Intercollegiate- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Virginia 6-322048   John S. Speed Elliott
Virginia Tech 5-420292   Branch Bocock
North Carolina State 4-353105   Edward L. Eddie Green
North Carolina 3-4-185168   William C. Martin

1912 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1912 All South Atlantic Intercollegiate 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.