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Sun Bowl
Cincinatti 18, Virginia Tech 6
Game Summary The Bearcats scored three second-half touchdowns to defeat Virginia Tech 18-6 in the Hokie's first-ever bowl appearance. This was also the first bowl game for a football team from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Image: Hokiesports.com -
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Number of bowl games increases from 8 in 1950 to 35 in 2010.
In 1940, there were only 7 bowl games, but the promise of TV advertising revenue sparked the creation of more bowl games starting in the late 1950s. Source -
Liberty Bowl
Miami 14, Virginia Tech 7
Game Summary The Miami Hurricanes scored a penalty for roughing the kicker then two second-half touchdowns to earn a come-from-behind 14-7 win over Virginia Tech in the eighth annual Liberty Bowl. Photo: Hokiesports.com -
Liberty Bowl
Mississippi 34, Virginia 17
Game Summary Virginia Tech's second visit to the Liberty Bowl started with an early lead, but a failed onside kick put the ball back in Mississippi's possession. Quarterback Archie Manning threw a 21-yard touchdown to score the first 7 of 34 consecutive points. Photo: BlogTechsideline.com -
Peach Bowl
Miami 20, Virginia Tech 10
Game Summary The Hurricanes scored two touchdowns in the first 16 minutes of the game, but the Hokies closed the gap to 14-10. Unfortunately for the Hokies, poor field position, penalties and Miami's defense secured the Hurricanes win. Image: Hokiesports.com -
Independence Bowl
Air Force 23, Virginia Tech 7
Game Summary The Hokies led 7-3 in the first quarter, but the Falcons forced and recovered a fumble at the Tech 3 in the second quarter that led to an Airforce touchdown. Later, the Falcons scored on a drive put them ahead 17-7. After a Tech fumble, Airforce completed 13-yard touchdown run to win 23-7. Photo: Blog.Techsideline.com -
Peach Bowl
Virginia Tech 25, North Carolina State 24
Game Summary Tech earned its first-ever bowl victory when Chris Kinzer's 40-yard field goal attempt cleared the posts as time expired, giving the Hokies a 25-24 win over N.C. State. Image: Hokiesports.com -
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Corporate sponsorship of bowl games becomes the norm.
Corporate sponsorship of bowl games became more commonplace in the late 1980s.
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Poulan Weed Eater Independence Bowl
Virginia Tech 45, Indiana 20
Game Summary Tech scored two touchdowns in the first half to lead 21-13 at halftime, and finished with an unforgettable 45-20 victory over No. 20 Indiana in the Poulan Weed Eater Independence Bowl. The Hokie's 21 points were the most ever scored in the second quarter of the bowl game's 18-year history. Photo: Elizabeth Shugg -
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VT Streaks.
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Outback Steakhouse Gator Bowl
Tennessee 45, Virginia Tech 23
Game Summary An early Tennessee interception sent Tech into halftime losing 35-10. A dropped touchdown pass by a Tech receiver in the second half, and a 5-yard touchdown run by Tennessee running back James Stewart, ended any hopes the Hokies had of making a comeback. Photo: Elizabeth Shugg -
Nokia Sugar Bowl
Virginia Tech 28, Texas 10
Game Summary The Longhorns took an early 10-0 lead, but a Tech touchdown by runningback Marcus Parker put the Hokies ahead 14-10, and a Tech sack forced a fumble that resulted in a defensive touchdown. This was the Hokies' 10th straight win and first Big East Championship. Photo: http://starsandslights.blogs -
FedEx Orange Bowl
Nebraska 41, Virginia Tech 21
Game Summary The Hokies' 41-21 loss to Nebraska was much closer than the final scored indicated. Nebraska out-gained Tech by just 415 to 408 yards in total offense and lead by only 3 points with less than 1 minute to go in the third quarter. Unfortunately, Tech's defense couldn't match Nebraska's offensive depth, and the Cornhuskers secured the "W." Image: Hokiesports.com -
Toyota Gator Bowl
North Carolina 42, Virginia Tech 3
Game Summary The seventh-ranked Tar Heels dominated the game from beginning to end, holding Tech to only 185 yards, its lowest total of the season. The only time Tech scored was on a 40-yard field goal by Shayne Graham late in the third quarter. Image: Hokiesports.com -
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Bowl Championship Series created.
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American General Music City Bowl
Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 7
Game Summary A sellout crowd of 41,600 watched Tech whip Alabama 38-7 amid freezing rain and a 14-degree wind chill in the inaugural American General Music City Bowl in Nashville. Tech's first-ever win against Alabama started with a 10-7 lead at halftime that grew to 38-7, thanks in large part to defensive end Corey Moore. Image: Hokiesports.com -
Nokia Sugar Bowl
Florida State 46, Virginia Tech 29
Game Summary In one of the most exciting NCAA championship games ever, Tech rallied from a 21-point first-half deficit and took the lead from Florida State heading into the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, early mistakes by the Hokies and big plays by the Seminoles gave Florida State the "W" in front of 79,280 fans at the Superdome. Photo: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/ -
Toyota Gator Bowl
Virginia Tech 41, Clemson 20
Game Summary Michael Vick and the Hokies ended a two-game losing streak in the Gator Bowl by defeating Clemson with 224 yards in total offense. Vick completed 10 of 18 passes, averaging more than 20 yards per possession. The Hokies held Clemson to just 88 yards rushing and sacked Quarterback Woody Dantzler six times. Image: Hokiesports.com -
Toyota Gator Bowl
Florida State 30, Virginia Tech 17
Game Summary André Davis' 158 yards receiving in the final game of his career wasn't enough to hold off the big-play capabilities of Florida State. A 55-yard touchdown pass from Tech Quarterback Grant Noel to Davis with 40 seconds left in the third quarter gave Tech a 17-13 lead, but it wasn't enough to catch the Seminoles. Image: Hokiesports.com -
Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl
Virginia Tech 20, Air Force 13
Game Summary The Hokies came from behind to take the lead in the second half when Ronyell Whitaker made two huge defensive plays in the final seconds of the game. Tech's seniors secured their 40th win, giving them the title of the winningest class in school history. Photo: http://www.mmbolding.com -
Insight Bowl
California 52, Virginia Tech 49
Game Summary California kicker Tyler Fredrickson, who made only half of his field-goal attempts all season, knocked in a 35-yard kick in the last few seconds of the game to give California a 52-49 win over the Hokies. Image: Hokiesports.com -
Nokia Sugar Bowl
Auburn 16, Virginia Tech 13
Game Summary No. 9 Virginia Tech gave No. 3 Auburn a good scare in the final minutes of the game when Tech Quarterback Bryan Randall hit Josh Morgan deep for a 80-yard touchdown that brought Tech within 3 points with 2:01 remaining. Unfortunately for the Hokies, Auburn recovered the onsides kick and ran out the clock to win the game. Image: Hokiesports.com -
Toyota Gator Bowl
Virginia Tech 35, Louisville 24
Game Summary The Hokies trailed 14-3 in the first half, then 24-13 in the second half. But Tech turned the momentum around by gaining 78 yards in just two plays. Cedric Humes ran in a touchdown then Michael Vick hit Josh Morgan for a 2-point conversion. A Louisville fumble led to another Tech touchdown, and the Hokies secured the "W." Photo: http://www.roclar.net/archives/422 -
Chick-fil-A Bowl
Georgia 31, Virginia Tech 24
Game Summary Tech broke out of the gate with a 21-3 halftime lead, but the second half didn't fare as well. Costly turnovers led to 28 unanswered Georgia points in the final 30 minutes to give the Bulldogs a 31-24 win over the Hokies. Photo: Elizabeth Shugg -
FedEx Orange Bowl
Kansas 24, Virginia Tech 21
Game Summary In a tale of two quarterbacks, the Hokies cut a 17-point first-half deficit down to 3 points in the second half, but fell short in the fourth quarter, giving the Jayhawks a 24-21 victory. Image: Hokiesports.com -
FedEx Orange Bowl
Virginia Tech 20, Cincinnati 17
Game Summary Tech Runningback Darren Evans' 100-yard rushing performance and the Hokie defense's interception of four passes led to a 20-7 victory over the Bearcats. The Hokies led 10-7 at the half and added 35-yard field goal in the third quarter. Tech’s defense took care of the rest. Photo: http://columbiahokies.com/2009/01/13/virginia-tech-20-cincinatti-7/ -
Chick-fil-A Bowl
Virginia Tech 37, Tennessee 14
Game Summary Unlike the 2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl, the Hokies owned this one - especially the second half. During the final 30 minutes of the game Runningback Ryan Williams rushed for 117 yards on 25 carries and scored two touchdowns. Tech boasted 229 total rushing yards. Photo: Elizabeth Shugg -
FedEx Orange Bowl
Stanford 40, Virginia Tech 12
Game Summary Stanford dominated in every way during the 2011 FedEx Orange Bowl. Tech’s lone touchdown came early in the second quarter. The Hokies went 75 yards in 10 plays in a drive that ended when Taylor, Tech’s all-time winningest quarterback, hit David Wilson for the touchdown. Photo: http://blueollie.wordpress.com
