Virginia Tech Football Records
Bowl Games
Results
| Bowl | Date | Stadium | Location | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bowl | Jan. 1, 1947 | Kidd Field at Sun Bowl Stadium | El Paso, Texas | Cincinnati | L, 6-18 | 10,000 |
| Liberty Bowl | Dec. 10, 1966 | Memphis Memorial Stadium | Memphis, Tenn. | Miami | L, 7-14 | 25,012 |
| Liberty Bowl | Dec. 14, 1968 | Memphis Memorial Stadium | Memphis, Tenn. | Mississippi | L, 17-34 | 46,206 |
| Peach Bowl | Jan. 2, 1981 | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium | Atlanta, Ga. | Miami | L, 10-20 | 45,384 |
| Independence Bowl | Dec. 15, 1984 | Independence Stadium | Shreveport, La. | Air Force | L. 7-23 | 41,100 |
| Peach Bowl | Dec. 31, 1986 | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium | Atlanta, Ga. | NC State | W, 25-24 | 53,668 |
| Independence Bowl | Dec. 31, 1993 | Independence Stadium | Shreveport, La. | Indiana | W, 45-20 | 33,819 |
| Gator Bowl BC | Dec. 30, 1994 | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | Gainsville, Fla. | Tennessee | L, 23-45 | 62,200 |
| Sugar Bowl BA | Dec. 31, 1995 | Louisiana Superdome | New Orleans, La. | Texas | W, 28-10 | 70,283 |
| Orange Bowl BA | Dec. 31, 1996 | Pro Player Stadium | Miami Gardens, Fla. | Nebraska | L, 21-41 | 51,212 |
| Gator Bowl | Jan. 1, 1998 | Alltel Stadium | Jacksonville, Fla. | North Carolina | L, 3-42 | 54,116 |
| Music City Bowl | Dec. 29, 1998 | Vanderbilt Stadium | Nashville, Tenn. | Alabama | W, 38-7 | 41,600 |
Sugar Bowl  | Jan. 4, 2000 | Louisiana Superdome | New Orleans, La. | Florida State | L, 29-46 | 79,280 |
| Gator Bowl | Jan. 1, 2001 | Alltel Stadium | Jacksonville, Fla. | Clemson | W, 41-20 | 68,741 |
| Gator Bowl | Jan. 1, 2002 | Alltel Stadium | Jacksonville, Fla. | Florida State | L, 17-30 | 72,202 |
| San Francisco Bowl | Dec. 31, 2002 | Pacific Bell Park | San Francisco, Calif. | Air Force | W, 20-13 | 25,966 |
| Insight Bowl | Dec. 26, 2003 | Bank One Ballpark | Phoenix, Ariz. | California | L, 49-52 | 42,364 |
| Sugar Bowl | Jan. 3, 2005 | Louisiana Superdome | New Orleans, La. | Auburn | L, 13-16 | 77,349 |
| Gator Bowl | Jan. 2, 2006 | Alltel Stadium | Jacksonville, Fla. | Louisville | W, 35-24 | 63,780 |
| Chick-fil-A Bowl | Dec. 30, 2006 | Georgia Dome | Atlanta, Ga. | Georgia | L, 24-31 | 75,406 |
| Orange Bowl | Jan. 3, 2008 | Dolphin Stadium | Miami Gardens, Fla. | Kansas | L, 14-24 | 74,111 |
| Orange Bowl | Jan. 1, 2009 | Dolphin Stadium | Miami Gardens, Fla. | Cincinnati | W, 20-7 | 73,602 |
| Chick-fil-A Bowl | Dec. 31, 2009 | Georgia Dome | Atlanta, Ga. | Tennessee | W, 37-14 | 73,777 |
| Orange Bowl | Jan. 3, 2011 | Sun Life Stadium | Miami Gardens, Fla. | Stanford | L, 12-40 | 65,453 |
| Sugar Bowl | Jan. 3, 2012 | Mercedes-Benz Superdome | New Orleans, La. | Michigan | L, 20-23 (OT) | 64,512 |
| Russell Athletic Bowl | Dec. 28, 2012 | Florida Citrus Stadium | Orlando, Fla. | Rutgers | W, 13-10 (OT) | 48,127 |
| Sun Bowl | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sun Bowl Stadium | El Paso, Texas | UCLA | L, 12-42 | 47,912 |
| Military Bowl | Dec. 27, 2014 | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, Md. | Cincinnati | W, 33-17 | 34,277 |
| Independence Bowl | Dec. 26, 2015 | Independence Stadium | Shreveport, La. | Tulsa | W, 55-52 | 31,289 |
| Belk Bowl | Dec. 29, 2016 | Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, N.C. | Arkansas | W, 35-24 | 46,902 |
| Camping World Bowl | Dec. 28, 2017 | Camping World Stadium | Orlando, Fla. | Oklahoma State | L, 21-30 | 39,610 |
| Military Bowl | Dec. 31, 2018 | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, Md. | Cincinnati | L, 31-35 | 32,832 |
| Belk Bowl | Dec. 31, 2019 | Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, N.C. | Kentucky | L, 30-37 | 44,138 |
| Pinstripe Bowl | Dec. 29, 2021 | Yankee Stadium | Bronx, N.Y. | Maryland | L, 10-54 | 29,653 |
| Military Bowl | Dec. 27, 2023 | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, Md. | Tulane | W, 41-20 | 35,849 |
- BC - Bowl Coalition Game
- BA - Bowl Alliance Game
- - Bowl Championship Series Game
- College Football Playoff- - National Championship
Most Appearances
5
Gator Bowl
1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2006
1994, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2006
Most Common Opponent
4
Cincinnati
1974 Sun, 2009 Orange, 2014 Military, 2018 Military
1974 Sun, 2009 Orange, 2014 Military, 2018 Military
Win Streak
3
Start: vs. Cincinnati - 2014 Military
End: vs. Arkansas - 2016 Belk
End: vs. Arkansas - 2016 Belk
Losing Streak
5
Start: Cincinnati - 1947 Sun
End: Air Force - 1984 Independence
End: Air Force - 1984 Independence
Record by Bowl
Belk
1-1
Gator
2-3
Independence
2-1
Insight
0-1
Liberty
0-2
Military
2-1
Music City
1-0
Orange
1-3
Peach / Chick-fil-A
2-2
Pinstripe
0-1
Russell Athletic / Camping World
1-1
San Francisco
1-0
Sugar
1-3
Sun
0-2
Team Records
Most Points Scored
Tech55
vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
54
Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe
Fewest Points Scored
Tech3
vs. North Carolina - 1998 Gator
Opponent
7
Alabama, 1998 Music City
Cincinnati, 2009 Orange
Cincinnati, 2009 Orange
Most Points Scored (Quarter)
Tech24
(1st) vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
28
(4th) UCLA - 2013 Sun
Most Points Scored (Half)
Tech45
(1st) vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
35
(1st) Tennessee - 1994 Gator
Fewest Points Scored (Half)
Tech0
nine times (Last: 2nd vs. Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe)
Opponent
0
seven times (Last: 2nd Arkansas - 2016 Belk)
Most Points Scored (Overtime)
Tech3
(1 OT) vs. Rutgers - 2012 Russell Athletic
Opponent
3
(1 OT) Michigan - 2012 Sugar
Fewest Points Scored (Overtime)
Tech0
(1 OT) vs. Michigan - 2012 Sugar
Opponent
0
(1 OT) Rutgers - 2012 Russell Athletic
Largest Margin of Victory
Tech31
vs. Alabama, 1998 Music City
Opponent
44
Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe
Smallest Margin of Victory
Tech1
vs. NC State - 1986 Peach
Opponent
3
California - 2003 Insight
Auburn - 2005 Sugar
Michigan - 2012 Sugar
Auburn - 2005 Sugar
Michigan - 2012 Sugar
First Downs (Most)
Tech31
vs. Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World
Opponent
27
California - 2003 Insight
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
First Downs (Fewest)
Tech7
vs. Miami - 1966 Liberty
Opponent
9
Georgia - 2006 Chick-fil-A
First Downs - Rushing (Most)
Tech18
vs. Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World
vs. Tulane - 2023 Military
vs. Tulane - 2023 Military
Opponent
15
Nebraska - 1996 Orange
First Downs - Rushing (Fewest)
Tech1
vs. Rutgers - 2012 Russell Athletic
Opponent
1
Arkansas - 2016 Belk
First Downs - Passing (Most)
Tech18
vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
17
California - 2003 Insight
First Downs - Passing (Fewest)
Tech0
vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty
Opponent
2
Air Force - 1984 Independence
Rushing Attempts (Most)
Tech60
vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty
vs. NC State - 1986 Peach
vs. NC State - 1986 Peach
Opponent
55
Air Force - 1984 Independence
Kentucky - 2019 Belk
Kentucky - 2019 Belk
Rushing Attempts (Fewest)
Tech22
vs. Auburn - 2005 Sugar
Opponent
23
Florida State - 2000 Sugar
Rushing Yards (Most)
Tech362
vs. Tulane - 2023 Military
Opponent
369
Cincinnati - 1947 Sun
Rushing Yards (Fewest)
Tech3
vs. Rutgers - 2012 Russell Athletic
Opponent
5
Tennessee - 2009 Chick-fil-A
Rushing Touchdowns (Most)
Tech5
vs. Clemson - 2001 Gator
vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
5
California - 2003 Insight
Rushing Touchdowns (Fewest)
Tech0
five times (Last: vs. Rutgers - 2012 Russell Athletic)
Opponent
0
11 times (Last: Cincinnati - 2014 Military)
Passing Attempts (Most)
Tech42
vs. Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World
Opponent
44
Clemson - 2001 Gator
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Passing Attempts (Fewest)
Tech7
vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty
Opponent
7
Air Force - 1984 Independence
Passing Completions (Most)
Tech24
vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
27
California - 2003 Insight
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Passing Completions (Fewest)
Tech1
vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty
Opponent
4
Air Force - 2002 San Francisco
Passing Completions (Most)
Tech24
vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
27
California - 2003 Insight
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Passes Had Intercepted (Most)
Tech3
vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty
vs. North Carolina - 1998 Gator
vs. Florida State - 2000 Sugar
vs. North Carolina - 1998 Gator
vs. Florida State - 2000 Sugar
Opponent
4
Cincinnati - 2009 Orange
Passes Had Intercepted (Fewest)
Tech0
nine times (Last: vs. Tulane - 2023 Military)
Opponent
0
13 times (Last: Tulane - 2023 Military)
Passing Yards (Most)
Tech398
vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
394
California - 2003 Insight
Passing Yards (Fewest)
Tech2
vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty
Opponent
42
Air Force - 1984 Independence
Passing Touchdowns (Most)
Tech4
vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
4
Florida State - 2000 Sugar
Stanford - 2011 Orange
Stanford - 2011 Orange
Passing Touchdowns (Fewest)
Tech0
13 times (Last: vs. Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe)
Opponent
0
six times (Last: Tulane - 2023 Military)
Offensive Plays (Most)
Tech92
vs. Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World
Opponent
83
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Offensive Plays (Fewest)
Tech53
vs. Georgia - 2006 Chick-fil-A
Opponent
52
Michigan - 2012 Sugar
Total Offensive Yards (Most)
Tech598
vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
563
Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Total Offensive Yards (Fewest)
Tech111
vs. Miami - 1966 Liberty
Opponent
163
Miami - 1966 Liberty
Fumbles Lost (Most)
Tech3
vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty
vs. North Carolina - 1998 Gator
vs. Florida State - 2000 Sugar
vs. North Carolina - 1998 Gator
vs. Florida State - 2000 Sugar
Opponent
3
vs. Tulane - 2023 Military
Fumbles Lost (Fewest)
Tech0
11 times (Last: vs. Cincinnati - 2014 Military)
Opponent
0
16 times (Last: Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe)
Penalty Yards (Most)
Tech120
vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty
vs. Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World
vs. Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World
Opponent
96
Cincinnati - 2018 Military
Penalty Yards (Fewest)
Tech17
vs. Cincinnati - 2009 Orange
Opponent
16
Nebraska - 1996 Orange
Safety Scored
Tech1
vs. Stanford - 2011 Orange
vs. UCLA - 2013 Sun
vs. UCLA - 2013 Sun
Opponent
Never
Longest TD Drive
Tech84 yds
vs. Cincinnati - 2018 Military
Opponent
99 yds
Miami - 1981 Peach
Individual Records
Most Points Scored
Tech18
Lee Suggs vs. Clemson - 2001 Gator
Opponent
20
Peter Warrick, Florida State - 2000 Sugar
Rushing Carries
Tech28
Darren Evans vs. Cincinnati - 2009 Orange
Opponent
34
Lynn Bowden, Kentucky - 2019 Belk
Rushing Yards
Tech176
Kyron Drones vs. Tulane - 2023 Military
Opponent
233
Lynn Bowden, Kentucky - 2019 Belk
Rushing Touchdowns
Tech3
Lee Suggs vs. Clemson - 2001 Gator
Opponent
3
James Stewart, Tennessee - 1994 Gator
Longest Run from Scrimmage
Tech77 yds
Maurice Williams vs. NC State - 1986 Peach
Opponent
86 yds
Brett Hundley, UCLA - 2013 Sun
100-Yard Rushing Performances
Tech| 176 | Kyron Drones vs. Tulane - 2023 Military |
| 157 | J.C. Coleman vs. Cincinnati - 2014 Military |
| 153 | Darren Evans vs. Cincinnati - 2009 Orange |
| 153 | Kevin Jones vs. California - 2003 Insight |
| 150 | Ken Oxendine vs. Nebraska - 1996 Orange |
| 136 | Bhayshul Tuten vs. Tulane - 2023 Military |
| 134 | Cyrus Lawrence vs. Miami - 1981 Peach |
| 129 | Maurice Williams vs. NC State - 1986 Peach |
| 126 | Deshawn McClease vs. Kentucky - 2019 Belk |
| 124 | Deshawn McClease vs. Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World |
| 119 | Ken Edwards vs. Mississippi - 1968 Liberty |
| 117 | Ryan Williams vs. Tennessee - 2009 Chick-fil-A |
| 116 | Branden Ore vs. Kansas - 2008 Orange |
| 113 | Cedric Humes vs. Louisville - 2006 Gator Bowl |
| 113 | Eddie Hunter vs. NC State - 1986 Peach |
| 102 | Deshawn McClease vs. Cincinnati - 2018 Military |
| 102 | Dwayne Thomas vs. Tennessee - 1994 Gator |
100-Yard Rushing Performances
Opponent| 233 | Lynn Bowden, Kentucky - 2019 Belk |
| 166 | Michael Warren, Cincinnati - 2018 Military |
| 161 | Brett Hundley, UCLA - 2013 Sun |
| 121 | Steve Hindman, Mississippi - 1968 Liberty |
| 120 | Justice Hill, Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World |
| 120 | Greg Jones, Florida State - 2002 Gator |
| 114 | Stepfan Taylor, Stanford - 2011 Orange |
| 105 | D’Angelo Brewer, Tulsa - 2015 Independence |
| 101 | Mal Crite, NC State - 1986 Peach |
Passing Attempts
Tech41
Josh Jackson vs. Oklahoma State - 2017 Camping World
Opponent
44
Dane Evans, Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Passing Completions
Tech24
Bryan Randall vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
27
Aaron Rodgers, California - 2003 Insight
Dane Evans, Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Dane Evans, Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Passing Yards
Tech398
Bryan Randall vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
394
Aaron Rodgers, California - 2003 Insight
Passing Touchdowns
Tech4
Bryan Randall vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
4
Chris Weinke, Florida State - 2000 Sugar
Andrew Luck, Stanford - 2011 Orange
Andrew Luck, Stanford - 2011 Orange
Longest Pass Completion
Tech80 yds
Bryan Randall to Josh Morgan vs. Auburn - 2005 Sugar (TD)
Opponent
77 yds
Chris Rix to Javon Walker, Florida State - 2002 Gator (TD)
Receptions
Tech12
Isaiah Ford vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
11
Josh Atkinson, Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Receiving Yards
Tech227
Isaiah Ford vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
195
Javon Walker, Florida State - 2002 Gator
Receiving Touchdowns
Tech2
Keith Willis vs. California - 2003 Insight
Josh Morgan vs. Auburn - 2005 Sugar
Josh Morgan vs. Auburn - 2005 Sugar
Opponent
3
Co Fleener, Stanford - 2011 Orange
Total Offensive Yards
Tech390
Bryan Randall vs. California - 2003 Insight
Opponent
424
Aaron Rodgers, California - 2003 Insight
Field Goals Made
Tech4
Justin Myer vs. Michigan - 2012 Sugar
Joey Slye vs. Cincinnati - 2014 Military
Joey Slye vs. Cincinnati - 2014 Military
Opponent
3
Xavier Beitia, Florida State - 2002 Gator
John Vaughn, Auburn - 2005 Sugar
Brandon Coutu, Georgia - 2006 Chick-fil-A
Brendan Gibbons, Michigan - 2012 Sugar
Matt Ammendola, Oklahoma State -2017 Camping World
John Vaughn, Auburn - 2005 Sugar
Brandon Coutu, Georgia - 2006 Chick-fil-A
Brendan Gibbons, Michigan - 2012 Sugar
Matt Ammendola, Oklahoma State -2017 Camping World
Longest Field Goal
Tech54 yds
Brian Johnson vs. Kentucky - 2019 Belk
Opponent
52 yds
Phil Dawson, Texas - 1995 Sugar
Longest Punt
Tech62 yds
Gene Fisher vs. Miami - 1966 Liberty
Opponent
63 yds
Mark Simon, Air Force - 1984 Independence
Punting Average
Tech50.0
Nic Schmitt vs. Louisville - 2006 Gator
Opponent
51.0
Colton Spangler, Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe
Will Karoll, Tulane - 2023 Military
Will Karoll, Tulane - 2023 Military
Punt Return Yards
Tech132
Greg Stroman vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
94
Tarheeb Still, Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe
Longest Punt Return
Tech84 yds
Justin Harper vs. Kansas - 2008 Orange (TD)
Opponent
92 yds
Tarheeb Still, Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe (TD)
Blocked Punts
Tech1
John Maskas vs. Cincinnati - 1947 Sun
Jimmy Richards vs. Miami - 1966 Liberty, set up TD
Keion Carpenter vs. Alabama - 1998 Music City
Corey Moore vs. Alabama - 1998 Music City, set up TD
Jimmy Richards vs. Miami - 1966 Liberty, set up TD
Keion Carpenter vs. Alabama - 1998 Music City
Corey Moore vs. Alabama - 1998 Music City, set up TD
Opponent
1
Derrick Taylor, NC State - 1986 Peach, resulted in TD
Quinton Savage, North Carolina - 1998 Gator, resulted in TD
Tommy Polley, Florida State - 2000 Sugar, resulted in TD
Marcello Church, Florida State - 2002 Gator, set up TD
Quinton Savage, North Carolina - 1998 Gator, resulted in TD
Tommy Polley, Florida State - 2000 Sugar, resulted in TD
Marcello Church, Florida State - 2002 Gator, set up TD
Longest Kickoff Return
Tech75 yds
Der'Woun Green vs. Tulsa - 2015 Independence
Opponent
51 yds
Jermaine Chaney, Indiana - 1993 Independence
Kickoff Return Yards
Tech146
Chance Black vs. Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe
Opponent
97
Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati - 2009 Orange
Tackles
Tech15
Ashley Lee vs. Miami - 1981 Peach
Vince Daniels vs. Air Force - 1984 Independence
Vince Daniels vs. Air Force - 1984 Independence
Opponent
17
Pat Teague, NC State - 1986 Peach
Interceptions
Tech2
Floyd Bowles vs. Cincinnati - 1947 Sun
Torrian Gray vs. Texas - 1995 Sugar
Torrian Gray vs. Texas - 1995 Sugar
Opponent
2
Tony Taylor, Georgia - 2006 Chick-fil-A
Interception Return Yards
Tech39
James Anderson vs. Louisville - 2006 Gator
Opponent
70
Robert Bailey, Mississippi - 1968 Liberty (TD)
Longest Interception Return
Tech39 yds
James Anderson vs. Louisville - 2006 Gator
Opponent
70 yds
Robert Bailey, Mississippi - 1968 Liberty (TD)
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
Tech1
Lawrence Lewis vs. Indiana - 1993 Independence, returned fumble 20 yds.
Antonio Banks vs. Indiana - 1993 Independence, returned blocked field goal 80 yds.
Jim Baron vs. Texas - 1995 Sugar, returned fumble 20 yds.
Greg Stroman vs. Cincinnati - 2014 Military, returned fumble 12 yds.
Antonio Banks vs. Indiana - 1993 Independence, returned blocked field goal 80 yds.
Jim Baron vs. Texas - 1995 Sugar, returned fumble 20 yds.
Greg Stroman vs. Cincinnati - 2014 Military, returned fumble 12 yds.
Opponent
1
Brian Bulluck, NC State - 1986 Peach, recovered blocked punt for TD
Jason Peter, Nebraska - 1996 Orange, returned fumble 31 yds.
Dré Bly, North Carolina - 1998 Gator, returned blocked punt 6 yds.
Greg Ellis, North Carolina - 1998 Gator, recovered fumble for TD
Khaseem Greene, Rutgers - 2012 Russell Athletic, recovered fumble for TD
Myles Jack, UCLA - 2013 Sun, returned interception 24 yds.
Kahlil Lewis, Cincinnati - 2018 Military, recovered fumble for TD
Jordan Wright, Kentucky - 2019 Belk, returned fumble 28 yds.
Darryl Jones, Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe, returned fumble 11 yds.
Tyler Grubbs, Tulane - 2023 Military, returned fumble 21 yds.
Jason Peter, Nebraska - 1996 Orange, returned fumble 31 yds.
Dré Bly, North Carolina - 1998 Gator, returned blocked punt 6 yds.
Greg Ellis, North Carolina - 1998 Gator, recovered fumble for TD
Khaseem Greene, Rutgers - 2012 Russell Athletic, recovered fumble for TD
Myles Jack, UCLA - 2013 Sun, returned interception 24 yds.
Kahlil Lewis, Cincinnati - 2018 Military, recovered fumble for TD
Jordan Wright, Kentucky - 2019 Belk, returned fumble 28 yds.
Darryl Jones, Maryland - 2021 Pinstripe, returned fumble 11 yds.
Tyler Grubbs, Tulane - 2023 Military, returned fumble 21 yds.