Virginia Tech Football Records
Defense
Game Highs & Lows Since 1950
Total Defense
Plays
37
Fewestat West Virginia - 1966
at Richmond - 1963
100
MostSyracuse - 2016
Syracuse - 2002
at Ohio - 1971
vs. William & Mary - 1971
Yards Allowed
35
FewestDuke - 2005
833
Mostat Alabama - 1973
TDs
11
Mostat Alabama - 1973
Rushing Defense
Rushing Attempts
15
FewestRhode Island - 2019
78
MostGeorgia Tech - 2018
vs. Wake Forest - 1971
Yards Allowed
-28
FewestArkansas State - 1997
at Tampa - 1967
748
Mostat Alabama - 1973
TDs
9
Mostat Alabama - 1973
Pass Defense
Passing Attempts
1
FewestGeorgia Tech - 2018
67
MostClemson - 2007
Completions
0
FewestGeorgia Tech - 2018
six times
38
MostClemson - 2007
Yards Allowed
0
FewestGeorgia Tech - 2018
at West Virginia - 1957
at Clemson - 1956
498
MostMaryland - 1993
TDs
6
Mostat Vanderbilt - 1982
Punt Returns
Returns
0
FewestSeveral times, Most Recent:
Virginia - 2020
9
MostSyracuse - 1988
Yards Allowed
-13
FewestEast Carolina - 2011
187
Mostat Maryland - 1950
TDs
1
MostSeveral times, Most Recent:
Miami - 2018
Kickoff Returns
Returns
0
FewestSeveral times, Most Recent:
Clemson - 2020
9
MostSeveral times, Most Recent:
Duke - 2007
Yards Allowed
-1
Fewestvs. Wake Forest - 1979
226
MostNorth Carolina - 2012
TDs
1
MostSeveral times, Most Recent:
Alabama - 2013
First Downs
FDs Allowed
4
Fewestat Pennsylvania - 1955
35
MostGeorgia Tech - 2018
Rushing FDs Allowed
0
FewestMaryland - 2008
31
MostGeorgia Tech - 2018
Passing FDs Allowed
0
FewestSeveral times, Most Recent:
Georgia Tech - 2018
22
MostPitt - 2020
East Carolina - 1992
FDs by Penalty
0
FewestSeveral times, Most Recent:
Virginia - 2020
6
MostBoston College - 2015
South Carolina - 1990
vs. Villanova - 1973
Fumbles
Fumbles Caused
11
Mostat Florida State - 1958
Fumbles Recovered
5
MostClemson - 1985
several times
Season Highs & Lows Since 1950
Total Defense
Plays
691
Fewest1997 (11 games)
960
Most2007 (14 games)
Yards Allowed
2,401
Fewest1980 (11 games)
5,702
Most2018 (13 games)
Yards Per Game
218.0
Fewest1980 (11 games)
466.0
Most1973 (11 games)
Yards Per Play
3.00
Fewest1984 (11 games)
6.39
Most2018 (13 games)
Rushing Defense
Rushing Attempts
367
Fewest1983 (11 games)
610
Most1973 (11 games)
Yards Allowed
544
Fewest1982 (11 games)
3,453
Most1973 (11 games)
Yards Per Game
49.5
Fewest1982 (11 games)
313.9
Most1973 (11 games)
Yards Per Carry
1.0
Fewest1982 (11 games)
5.5
Most2018 (13 games)
TDs
2
Fewest1982 (11 games)
37
Most1973 (11 games)
Pass Defense
Passing Attempts
177
Fewest1952 (11 games)
518
Most2007 (14 games)
Completions
87
Fewest1952 (11 games)
277
Most2007 (14 games)
Yards Allowed
1,064
Fewest1952 (11 games)
3,009
Most2003 (13 games)
Yards Per Game
96.0
Fewest1952 (11 games)
266.0
Most2020 (11 games)
Yards Per Attempt
5.17
Fewest2001 (11 games)
8.0
Most1973 (11 games)
Yards Per Completion
10.35
Fewest2006 (13 games)
16.0
Most1973 (11 games)
TDs Passing
6
Fewest1975 (11 games)
1983 (11 games)
2006 (13 games)
21
Most2019 (13 games)
Completion Pct.
43.0
Fewest1980 (11 games)
61.7
Most2020 (11 games)
Scoring Defense
Points Allowed
91
Fewest1983 (11 games)
403
Most2018 (13 games)
Points Per Game
8.27
Fewest1983 (11 games)
34.5
Most1973 (11 games)
TDs
11
Fewest1980 (11 games)
1982 (11 games)
1983 (11 games)
53
Most2018 (13 games)
Punt Returns
Returns
7
Fewest2020 (11 games)
40
Most1970 (11 games)
Yards Allowed
28
Fewest2020 (11 games)
529
Most1952 (11 games)
Yards Per Return
2.0
Fewest1986 (11 games)
14.0
Most1974 (11 games)
TDs
2
Most1970 (11 games)
1988 (11 games)
2008 (14 games)
2013 (12 games)
Kickoff Returns
Returns
8
Fewest2018 (13 games)
63
Most2007 (14 games)
2009 (13 games)
Yards Allowed
160
Fewest2018 (13 games)
1,461
Most2010 (14 games)
Yards Per Return
15.0
Fewest1980 (11 games)
25.0
Most1970 (11 games)
TDs
1
MostSeveral times, Most Recent:
1986 (11 games)
First Downs
FDs Allowed
143
Fewest1980 (11 games)
264
Most2018 (13 games)
Rushing FDs Allowed
46
Fewest1982 (11 games)
151
Most1973 (11 games)
Passing FDs Allowed
34
Fewest1952 (11 games)
139
Most2020 (11 games)
FDs by Penalty
2
Fewest1952 (11 games)
29
Most2015 (13 games)
Fumbles
Opponent Fumbles
13
Fewest2019 (13 games)
2020 (11 games)
48
Most1975 (11 games)
Fumbles Recovered
5
Fewest2013 (12 games)
2019 (13 games)
2020 (11 games)
29
Most1972 (11 games)
Tackling Records Since 1974
Most Tackles
Game:30
Rick Razzano at Kentucky - 1977
Season:
177
Scott Hill - 1987
Rick Razzano - 1975
Career:
634
Rick Razzano - 1974-1977
Most Unassisted Tackles
Game:21
Rick Razzano vs. Richmond - 1975
Season:
102
Rick Razzano - 1975
Career:
368
Rick Razzano - 1974-1977
Most Assisted Tackles
Game:15
Ashley Lee vs. Richmond - 1981
Mike Johnson vs. Miami - 1982
Season:
110
Scott Hill - 1987
Career:
266
Rick Razzano - 1974-1977
Most Quarterback Sacks
Game:4
J.C. Price vs. Miami - 1995
Morgan Roane vs. William & Mary - 1985
Morgan Roane vs. William & Mary - 1985
Bruce Smith vs. Duke - 1983
Bruce Smith vs. William & Mary - 1984
Season:
22
Bruce Smith - 1983
Career:
46
Bruce Smith - 1981-1984
Most Tackles For Loss
(Includes Sacks)
Season:
31
Bruce Smith - 1983
Career:
71
Bruce Smith - 1981-1984
Year-By-Year Leaders
Year | Name | Total |
---|---|---|
1974 | Rick Razzano | 165 |
1975 | Rick Razzano | 177 |
1976 | Rick Razzano | 140 |
1977 | Rick Razzano | 152 |
1978 | Chip Keatley | 102 |
1979 | Chris Cosh | 86 |
1980 | Ashley Lee | 95 |
1981 | Ashley Lee | 146 |
1982 | Mike Johnson | 148 |
1983 | Mike Johnson | 135 |
1984 | Vince Daniels | 113 |
1985 | Paul Nelson | 110 |
1986 | Paul Nelson | 114 |
1987 | Scott Hill | 177 |
1988 | Horacio Moronta | 81 |
1989 | Bobby Martin | 79 |
1990 | Archie Hopkins | 89 |
1991 | Wooster Pack | 70 |
1992 | Melendez Byrd | 89 |
1992 | P.J. Preston | 89 |
1993 | Ken Brown | 113 |
1994 | George DelRicco | 130 |
1995 | George DelRicco | 137 |
1996 | Brandon Semones | 88 |
1997 | Steve Tate | 104 |
1998 | Jamel Smith | 99 |
1999 | Jamel Smith | 89 |
2000 | Ben Taylor | 103 |
2001 | Ben Taylor | 121 |
2002 | Mikal Baaqee | 112 |
2003 | Michael Crawford | 131 |
2004 | Mikal Baaqee | 71 |
2005 | Vince Hall | 112 |
2006 | Vince Hall | 128 |
2007 | Xavier Adibi | 115 |
2008 | Purnell Sturdivant | 99 |
2009 | Cody Grimm | 106 |
2010 | Bruce Taylor | 91 |
2011 | Antone Exum | 89 |
2012 | Jack Tyler | 119 |
2013 | Jack Tyler | 96 |
2014 | Kyshoen Jarrett | 88 |
2015 | Chuck Clark | 107 |
2016 | Andrew Motuapuaka | 114 |
2017 | Tremaine Edmunds | 109 |
2018 | Rayshard Ashby | 105 |
2019 | Rayshard Ashby | 120 |
2020 | Chamarri Conner | 81 |