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: Orville E. Neale Conference: Southern-
1931 Season Highlights
Orville E. Neale enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Virginia Tech.
1931 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 26 vs. King
33
0
W
Sat., Oct. 3 @
Georgia
0
40
L
Sat., Oct. 10 vs. Davidson
18
6
W
Sat., Oct. 17 @ William & Mary
6
6
T
@ Richmond, VA
Sat., Oct. 24 @
Kentucky
6
20
L
Sat., Oct. 31 vs.
Maryland
0
20
L
Fri., Nov. 6 vs. Washington & Lee
0
6
L
@ Roanoke, VA
Sat., Nov. 14 @
Virginia
0
0
T
Thu., Nov. 26 vs. Virginia Military Institute
13
6
W
@ Roanoke, VA
1931 Season Totals
Record 3-4
-2
Points Scored 76
Scoring Average 8.4
Points Allowed 104
Defense Average 11.6
Opponents Record 22-12
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-2
Away Record 0-2
-2
1931 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1931 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1931 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 oldest college football bowl game is the Rose Bowl, which was first played in 1902.