Virginia Tech Football Records
The Longest Yards

since 1954

Nonscoring play

Running Plays

YardsPlayerOpponentDate
96qb Bob Schweickertvs. Wake ForestNov. 10, 1962
89rb Roscoe Colesat AuburnOct. 4, 1975
88fb Ken Edwardsat Florida StateNov. 2, 1968
87tb Kevin Jonesat TempleNov. 10, 2001
87rb Steven Peoplesat Old DominionSept. 22, 2018
86tb J.C. Colemanvs. DukeOct. 13, 2012
84tb Ryan Williamsat MiamiNov. 20, 2010
83rb Bhayshul TutenBoston CollegeOct. 17, 2024
82hb Phil Rogersvs. VMINov. 15, 1975
82qb Michael Vickat Boston CollegeSept. 30, 2000
81qb Al Clarkat RutgersAug. 30, 1997
80tb Kevin Jonesat PittNov. 8, 2003
77qb Warren Pricevs. William & MarySept. 16, 1961
77tb Tommy Franciscovs. Wake ForestSept. 18, 1965
77qb David Lamievs. William & MaryOct. 8, 1977
77tb Trey Edmundsvs. AlabamaAug. 31, 2013

Passing Plays

YardsPlayersOpponentDate
91qb Steve Casey to wb Sidney Snellvs. VMINov. 17, 1979
88qb Erik Chapman to se Donald Wayne Snellat RichmondNov. 8, 1986
87qb Bryan Randall to wr Ernest Wilfordat SyracuseNov. 9, 2002
85qb Jim Druckenmiller to fl Bryan Stillat PittSept. 30, 1995
85qb Grant Wells to wr Kaleb Smithat NC StateOct. 27, 2022
85qb Logan Thomas to fl Marcus Davisat PittSept. 15, 2012
84qb Kyron Drones to wr Da’Quan Feltonat VirginiaNov. 25, 2023
83qb Treg Koel to se Antonio Freemanvs. West VirginiaSept. 26, 1992
83qb Logan Thomas to wr Willie Byrnvs. North CarolinaOct. 5, 2013
81qb Tyrod Taylor to fl Danny Coalevs. NebraskaSept. 19, 2009
80hb Phil Rogers to wr Ricky Scalesvs. VirginiaOct. 20, 1973
80qb Jim Druckenmiller to fl Bryan Stillvs. Boston CollegeSept. 7, 1995
80qb Al Clark to fl Marcus Gildersleeveat RutgersAug. 30, 1997
80qb Ju-Ju Clayton to se Marcus Davisvs. Boston CollegeOct. 10, 2009
80qb Bryan Randall to se Josh Morganvs. AuburnJan. 3, 2005
80qb Bryan Randall to fl Eddie Royalat Georgia TechOct. 28, 2004
78qb Don Strock to se Jimmy Quinnvs. OhioOct. 23, 1971
78qb Will Furrer to tb Vaughn Hebronvs. West VirginiaOct. 6, 1990
75qb Kyron Drones to wr Jaylin Lanevs. Wake ForestOct. 14, 2023
74qb Rick Popp to wr Billy Hardeevs. South CarolinaOct. 6, 1973
74qb David Lamie to wb Dennis Scottvs. VMINov. 18, 1978
74qb Michael Vick to fl André Davisat RutgersOct. 9, 1999

Punt Returns

YardsPlayerOpponentDate
95Frank Loria vs. Miami Nov. 4, 1967
94Kyshoen Jarrettat PittSept. 15, 2012
91Greg Stromanvs. North CarolinaOct. 21, 2017
90Tucker Hollowayvs. Georgia TechNov. 5, 2022
87André Davis at East Carolina Sept. 7, 2000
87Greg Stromanvs. East CarolinaSept. 24, 2016
84Justin Harpervs. KansasJan. 3, 2008
82Bob Schweickert vs. VMI Nov. 28, 1963
82Eddie Royalat ClemsonOct. 6, 2006
80Frank Loria vs. George Washington Sept. 24, 1966
80Frank Loria vs. Florida State Oct. 29, 1966
80Antonio Freeman vs. Pittsburgh Oct. 22, 1994
80Jayron Hosleyvs. Central MichiganOct. 9, 2010
77Billy Hardee at Virginia Oct. 19, 1974
76André Davis vs. West Virginia Oct. 12, 2000

Kickoff Returns

YardsPlayerOpponentDate
100Larry Fallenat ClemsonOct. 7, 1978
100Victor Harrisat ClemsonOct. 6, 2007
99Tommy Walkervs. VMINov. 28, 1963
99Eddie Huntervs. South CarolinaOct. 11, 1986
99Bhayshul Tutenat Florida StateOct. 7, 2023
98Dyrell Robertsvs. AlabamaSept. 5, 2009
96Terry Strockvs. VirginiaOct. 21, 1961
96Billy Hardeevs. South CarolinaOct. 6, 1973
95Dickie Longerbeamat RichmondSept. 25, 1965
94Bhayshul Tutenat VirginiaNov. 25, 2023
93Tommy Franciscovs. VMINov. 25, 1965
93Demitri Knowlesat North CarolinaOct. 6, 2012

Interception Returns

YardsPlayerOpponentDate
100s Keion Carpenter at Miami Nov. 16, 1996
98lb Jamel Smith vs. Rutgers Nov. 21, 1998
96fs Willie Pileat MiamiDec. 7, 2002
95s Kirk Alexander vs. Cincinnati Oct. 19, 1991
94s Ashley Lee vs. Vanderbilt Nov. 12, 1983
90lb Randy Cockrell vs. Navy Oct. 3, 1987
88hb Johnny Watkins at William & Mary Oct. 15, 1960
88fs Ashley Lee vs. Vanderbilt Nov. 12, 1983
87lb Clarence Culpepper vs. William & Mary Sept. 23, 1967
85lb Mike Johnson vs. Appalachian State Oct. 23, 1982
85rov Pierson Prioleau at Boston College Oct. 8, 1998

Punts

YardsPlayerOpponentDate
78Gene Fisherat West VirginiaOct. 28, 1967
75Jimmy Kibbleat PittNov. 22, 1997
75Michael Branthoverat DukeOct. 29, 2011
72Oscar BradburnBoston CollegeNov. 3, 2018
71Bill RennerApp StateOct. 24, 1981
70Jack Simcsakat RichmondOct. 4, 1969

Field Goals

YardsPlayerOpponentDate
61c Wayne Latimer vs. Florida StateOct. 11, 1975
59c Dave Strock vs. Southern MissNov. 4, 1972
57s John Loveat MiamiSept. 27, 2024
56s Paul Engle vs. VirginiaOct. 15, 1977
56s Cody Journellat Boston CollegeNov. 2, 2013
55c Jack Simcsak vs. KentuckyOct. 11, 1969
55c Dave Strock vs. Southern MissNov. 4, 1972
55c Wayne Latimer vs. VirginiaOct. 20, 1973
55s Brian Johnsonat North CarolinaOct. 10, 2020
54s Brian Johnsonvs. KentuckyDec. 31, 2019
54s Brian Johnsonat Wake ForestOct. 24, 2020
54s Brian Johnsonvs. ClemsonDec. 5, 2020
53s Shayne Graham at ClemsonSept. 12, 1998
53c Dave Strock vs. Oklahoma StateOct. 14, 1972
52s Shayne Graham at PittOct. 30, 1999
52s Jud Dunlevyvs. North CarolinaSept. 29, 2007
52s Chris Hazleyat North CarolinaNov. 13, 2010
52s John Parker Romovs. Notre DameOct. 9, 2021
52s John Loveat MiamiSept. 27, 2024
51c Wayne Latimer at HoustonOct. 12, 1973

c: conventional-style s: soccer style

Opponent Longest Plays

Rush: 97 yards, rb Larry Key at Florida State, Nov. 20, 1976 & tb Qadree Ollison at Pitt, Nov. 10, 2018.
Pass: 97 yards, qb Tim Hasselbeck to wr Dedrick Dewalt vs. Boston College, Nov. 26, 1999.
Punt return: 92 yards, Tarheeb Stewart vs. Maryland, Dec. 29, 2021.
Kickoff return: 100 yards, Leon Bright at Florida State, Nov. 16, 1974 & Jim Stewart vs. Tulsa, Nov. 6, 1976.
Interception return: 99 yards, Marcus Mauney vs. West Virginia, Nov. 23, 1974.
Punt: 78 yards, Mark Fazzolari at West Virginia, Nov. 6,1999.
Field goal: 56 yards, Ken Stadlin vs. Virginia, Sept. 29, 1984 & Andres Borregales at Miami, Sept. 27, 2024.