2005 Virginia Tech Hokies football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2005 Virginia Tech Hokies 2005 ACC title game FSU VT.jpg 275 Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division ACC 7 7 11–2 7–1 Frank Beamer 19th Bryan Stinespring 4th Pro-style Bud Foster 11th 4–4 Lane Stadium ACC Coastal Division champion Gator Bowl champion ACC Championship Game L 22–27 vs. Florida State Gator Bowl W 35–24 vs. Louisville The 2005 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by head coach Frank Beamer in his 19th season, the Hokies entered the year ranked No. 7 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and No. 8 in the Associated Press Poll, following its ACC title in 2004. Virginia Tech won its first eight games of the season and suffered only one regular season loss, finishing 11–2 overall and 7–1 in ACC play to claim the ACC Coastal Division title. Virginia Tech won its first eight games of the season, climbing as high as No. 3 in the national polls. The early stretch included dominant defensive performances and decisive wins over Georgia Tech, West Virginia, and Boston College."Hokies, Beamerball Whip Georgia Tech 51-7". techsideline.com. September 24, 2005. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved July 11, 2007."Mountain of a day: Vick takes, taunts and rips WVU". The Roanoke Times. October 2, 2005. p. 39. Retrieved January 19, 2024. GameDay visited Blacksburg, Virginia twice during the season – for the Georgia Tech game on September 24, after Hurricane Rita forced the program to move from Baton Rouge, Louisiana,http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20050921aab.html ESPN College GameDay Returns to Blacksburg September 21, 2005 hokiesports.com July 9, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070807175343/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20050921aab.html August 7, 2007 live and for the Miami game on November 5. The Hokies’ national championship hopes were dashed on the second Gameday visit with a loss to No. 5 Miami, their only regular season conference defeat. Virginia Tech advanced to the inaugural ACC Championship Game, where they faced Florida State. After a 3–3 halftime tie, the Seminoles scored 24 unanswered points in the third quarter. The Hokies mounted a fourth-quarter rally but fell short, losing 27–22."ACC Championship: Fla State 27, Va. Tech 22". Richmond Times-Dispatch. December 4, 2005. pp. C1. Retrieved January 19, 2024. The Hokies concluded the season at the 2006 Gator Bowl against No. 16 Louisville, rallying from a 17–10 halftime deficit to score 22 unanswered fourth-quarter points and win 35–24.Robertson, Jimmy (January 3, 2006). "Hokies rally to knock off Louisville and win Gator Bowl". hokiesports.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2007. Virginia Tech finished No. 7 in the final AP Poll, marking its second consecutive top-10 finish. The Hokies finished first nationally in Total defense (247.62 yards per game) and third in Pass defense (154.23 yards per game)."IA National Team Report – Total Defense". NCAA. Retrieved July 9, 2007."IA National Team Report – Pass Defense". Retrieved July 9, 2007. Quarterback Marcus Vick led the offense with 2,393 passing yards and 17 touchdowns, while running backs Cedric Humes and Mike Imoh combined for over 1,500 rushing yards and 17 scores. Wide receivers David Clowney and Eddie Royal provided explosive playmaking, and tight end Jeff King added six touchdown receptions. The season ended with controversy, as Vick was dismissed from the team shortly after the Gator Bowl following multiple off-field incidents, including an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for stomping on a Louisville defender."Vick decides to go pro after being booted". Associated Press. January 7, 2006. Archived from the original on January 10, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2007."Hokies embarrassed by Vick's 'stomp'". The News & Observer. Associated Press. January 4, 2006. Retrieved July 9, 2007. Schedule 2005 AP Eastern September 4 7:00 p.m. w y 8 NC State Carter–Finley Stadium Raleigh, NC ESPN2 20–16 57,500 2005-09-05 Tech gets away clean: State's mistakes help Hokies https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-tech-gets-away-clean/139046354/ 2024-01-18 The Roanoke Times 192005-09-05 Won for one: In his first start, Vick delivers clutch play to help Hokies foil Pack https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-won-for-one-in/139047350/ 2024-01-18 Richmond Times-Dispatch C12005-09-05 No. 8 Hokies turn back Wolfpack (AP) https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-no-8-hokies-turn/139047606/ 2024-01-18 Pensacola News Journal 29 September 10 12:00 p.m. w y 7 Duke Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC JPS 45–0 25,014 2005-09-11 Razing the roof: Tech defense spearheads dominance of Duke, limits Devils' offense to 35 yards https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-razing-the-roof/139048013/ 2024-01-18 Richmond Times-Dispatch D12005-09-11 Hokies get defensive: Tech's defense has record-setting day https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-hokies-get-defensive/139047878/ 2024-04-29 The Roanoke Times 312005-09-11 No. 7 Hokies beat up on Duke https://www.newspapers.com/article/kenosha-news-no-7-hokies-beat-up-on-duk/139048274/ 2024-04-29 Kenosha News 24 September 17 3:30 p.m. w y 4 Ohio Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPNU 45–0 65,115 2005-09-18 Defense pastes Ohio: Hokies post 2nd straight shutout https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-defense-pastes-ohio/139081433/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 372005-09-18 Tech repeats mark of zero https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-tech-repeats-mar/139081834/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch C12005-09-18 Virginia Tech posts second shutout in two weeks https://www.newspapers.com/article/centre-daily-times-virginia-tech-posts-s/139081941/ 2024-01-19 Centre Daily Times 28 September 24 3:30 p.m. w 4 Georgia Tech 15 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA rivalry, College GameDay ABC 51–7 65,115 2005-09-25 Another Hokie rout: Jackets' day never gets any better https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-another-hokie-rout-j/139082045/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 372005-09-25 Many happy returns https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-many-happy-retur/139082114/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch C1Hokies, Beamerball Whip Georgia Tech 51-7 http://subscr.techsideline.com/news_archive/showArticle-1533.php September 24, 2005 Coleman Chris techsideline.com July 11, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927043444/http://subscr.techsideline.com/news_archive/showArticle-1533.php 2007-09-27 dead October 1 12:00 p.m. w y y 3 West Virginia Milan Puskar Stadium Morgantown, WV rivalry ESPN 34–17 60,193 2005-10-02 Mountain of a day: Vick takes, taunts and rips WVU https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-mountain-of-a-day-vic/139089565/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 392005-10-02 It's all about the 'O': Vick and Royal key statement game for Virginia Tech's attack https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-its-all-about-t/139089444/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch C1 October 8 12:00 p.m. w y 3 Marshall Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPN2 41–14 65,115 2005-10-09 3rd quarter's a charm: No. 3 Hokies take control of Marshall in 2nd half https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-3rd-quarters-a-charm/139090484/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 92005-10-09 Ore is gold for Tech: With Humes injured, redshirt freshman fuels rout by Hokies https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-ore-is-gold-for/139090879/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch C1 October 20 7:45 p.m. w y 3 Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD ESPN 28–9 54,838 2005-10-21 Tech survives giveaways: Hokies turn the ball over four times but manage 10th straight in ACC https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-tech-survives-gi/139091324/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch E12005-10-21 Hokies jet past Terps: Va. Tech scores 21 consecutive points https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-hokies-jet-past-te/139091235/ 2024-01-19 The News and Observer C12005-10-21 Hokies make do: Tech works through mistakes to hold off the pesky Terps https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-hokies-make-do-tech/139091533/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 23 October 27 7:45 p.m. w 3 Boston College 13 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA rivalry ESPN 30–10 65,115 2005-10-28 Tech makes a point: After routing No. 13 BC, the No. c Hokies hope to impact the BCS powers that be https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-tech-makes-a-point-a/139091853/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 212005-10-28 Hokies clip Eagles' wings: Tech whips BC to take a large step toward undefeated season https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-hokies-clip-eagl/139092089/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch E12005-10-28 BC is latest Vick-tim: QB, defense lift Va. Tech to 11th straight Thursday night win https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-bc-is-latest-vick/139092257/ 2024-01-19 The News and Observer 29 November 5 7:45 p.m. l 3 Miami (FL) 5 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA rivalry, College GameDay ESPN 7–27 65,115 2005-11-06 Shattered dreams: Miami dominates {VT} knocking the Hokies from the national championship chase https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-shattered-dreams-mia/139092503/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 312005-11-06 Canes thrash Hokies: Virginia Tech sees title hopes crumble https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-canes-thrash-hokie/139093102/ 2024-01-19 The News and Observer 472005-11-06 Taken by storm: With Vick committing six turnovers, Tech is trampled by Miami https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-taken-by-storm/139093399/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch D1 November 19 12:00 p.m. w y 7 Virginia Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA rivalry ESPN 52–14 63,344 2005-11-20 Hoo, that helps: Tech's huge win over UVa gets even bigger with Miami's loss https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-hoo-that-helps-tech/139122238/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 332005-11-20 Perfect storming: Hokies' offense, defense and special teams raze their rivals at Scott Stadium https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-perfect-storming/139122405/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch C1 November 26 7:45 p.m. w 5 North Carolina Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPN 30–3 65,115 2005-11-27 Running mates key Tech landslide: Humes, Ore power Hokies pas Heels and into ACC final https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-running-mates-ke/139122854/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch C12005-11-27 Hokies go Coastal: Humes provides the right answers https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-hokies-go-coastal-hu/139122948/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 292005-11-27 Hokies secure spot in ACC title game: Loss ends UNC's hopes for bowl berth https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-hokies-secure-sp/139123080/ 2024-01-19 Asheville Citizen-Times 34 December 3 8:00 p.m. l y 5 Florida State Alltel Stadium Jacksonville, FL ACC Championship Game ABC 22–27 72,749 2005-12-04 'Nole Contendre: Tech looks the the[sic] underdog in defeat https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-nole-contendre-tech/139123221/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 312005-12-04 ACC Championship: Fla State 27, Va. Tech 22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-acc-championship/139123507/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch C12005-12-04 Seminoles take running game ACC title away from Hokies https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman-seminoles-take/139123793/ 2024-01-19 Austin American-Statesman 43 January 2, 2006 12:30 p.m. w y y 12 Louisville 15 Alltel Stadium Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl NBC 35–24 63,780 2006-01-03 Underdog Louisville had the Hokies right where it wanted them....Finish with a flurry https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-underdog-louisville-ha/139124047/ 2024-01-19 The Roanoke Times 152006-01-03 After penalty-tainted performance before intermission, Hokies comeback trumps Cards https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-after-penalty-ta/139124418/ 2024-01-19 Richmond Times-Dispatch D12006-01-03 Humes, Vick rally Hokies https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-humes-vick-rally-hokie/139124553/ 2024-01-19 The Miami Herald 130 Rankings 2005 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 4 7 8 7 7 6 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 6 7 6 7 6 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 5 12 12 11 10 7 7 Game summaries NC State #7 Virginia Tech Hokies 7 3 3 7 20 NC State Wolfpack 7 6 0 3 16 Seventh-ranked Virginia Tech opened the season with a 20–16 win over NC State at Carter–Finley Stadium, relying on opportunistic defense and special teams to overcome a sluggish offensive performance. The Hokies were outgained by more than 200 yards but capitalized on three Wolfpack turnovers and 12 penalties for 105 yards to escape with a narrow victory.NC State University Athletics Football History vs Virginia Tech https://gopack.com/sports/football/opponent-history/virginia-tech/19 2026-10-24 NC State University Athletics en After NC State struck first with a 25-yard touchdown run by Bobby Washington,2025-09-28 Drones, Stewart lead Virginia Tech past N.C. State 23-21 in ACC opener https://apnews.com/article/virginia-tech-nc-state-football-score-3e308e5f80a516ca9fa75936d0ac01be http://web.archive.org/web/20260307070648/https://apnews.com/article/virginia-tech-nc-state-football-score-3e308e5f80a516ca9fa75936d0ac01be 2026-03-07 2026-10-24 AP News en Virginia Tech responded with a 5-yard touchdown run by Mike Imoh and a 44-yard field goal by Brandon Pace to take a 10–7 lead. The Wolfpack regained the advantage with field goals of 33 and 27 yards by John Deraney, sending them into halftime up 13–10. In the third quarter, Pace tied the game with a 28-yard field goal, and early in the fourth, Marcus Vick connected with David Clowney for a 19-yard touchdown pass to give the Hokies a 20–13 lead. NC State added a 35-yard field goal with just over eight minutes remaining, but Virginia Tech’s defense held firm the rest of the way. Vick, making his first career start, completed 10 of 21 passes for 108 yards and one touchdown. Imoh led the rushing attack with 74 yards and a score on 17 carries, while Clowney caught three passes for 38 yards and the game-winning touchdown. On defense, James Anderson recorded 13 tackles, and Darryl Tapp added six tackles and a sack. Punter Nic Schmitt averaged 46.5 yards on six punts, consistently flipping field position in a game where the Hokies’ offense struggled to sustain drives.Virginia Tech 20–16 NC State (Sep 4, 2005) Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/252470152 ESPN October 29, 2025Virginia Tech at North Carolina State Box Score, September 4, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-04-north-carolina-state.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Fight off NC State, 20-16 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/09/05/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-fight-off-nc-state-20-16/ TechSideline.com September 5, 2005 October 29, 2025 Duke #6 Virginia Tech Hokies 14 7 14 10 45 Duke Blue Devils 0 0 0 0 0 thumb|left|Marcus Vick drops back to pass against Duke Seventh-ranked Virginia Tech recorded its first ACC win of the season with a 45–0 road victory over Duke, holding the Blue Devils to just 35 total yards—the fewest allowed by a Hokie defense since before 1950. Virginia Tech scored in all three phases, including a defensive touchdown and a special teams field goal, while limiting Duke to two first downs and forcing nine punts. Marcus Vick threw three touchdown passes, connecting with Jeff King from 7 yards, Josh Morgan from 37 yards, and David Clowney from 35 yards out. The Hokies also scored on a 23-yard interception return by Roland Minor in the first quarter. George Bell and Branden Ore each added rushing touchdowns—Bell from 3 yards in the third quarter and Ore from 4 yards in the fourth. Brandon Pace contributed a 31-yard field goal midway through the final period. Vick completed 12 of 19 passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. Ore led the rushing attack with 51 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries in his collegiate debut, while Morgan was the leading receiver with 84 yards and a score on three catches. Defensively, James Anderson recorded five tackles and a sack, and the Hokies forced two turnovers while holding Duke to minus-3 rushing yards.Virginia Tech 45–0 Duke (Sep 10, 2005) Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/252530150 ESPN October 29, 2025Virginia Tech at Duke Box Score, September 10, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-10-duke.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Set School Record, Blank Duke 45-0 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/09/10/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-set-school-record-blank-duke-45-0/ TechSideline.com September 10, 2005 October 29, 2025 Ohio Ohio Bobcats 0 0 0 0 0 #5 Virginia Tech Hokies 3 14 14 14 45 Playing the first time in the newly expanded Lane Stadium, fourth-ranked Virginia Tech blanked Ohio 45–0 in its home opener, the second straight 45-0 shutout of the season. The Hokies were slow to start offensively, managing only a 35-yard field goal by Brandon Pace in the first quarter and gaining just 158 yards in the first half. Ohio’s defense, which had scored twice in an upset win over Pittsburgh the previous week, forced two three-and-outs and kept the game close until late in the second quarter. Virginia Tech broke through with a pair of second-quarter touchdowns: Cedric Humes scored on a 1-yard run, and Marcus Vick connected with Jeff King for a 28-yard touchdown pass. Ohio’s only scoring opportunity came on a drive that reached the Hokies’ 20-yard line, but kicker Jonathon Greene missed a field goal attempt. In the second half, the Hokies scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions. Vick added a 4-yard rushing touchdown and threw a 3-yard scoring pass to Jesse Allen in the third quarter. Humes later broke free for a 33-yard touchdown run, and backup quarterback Cory Holt capped the scoring with a 38-yard touchdown pass to John Kinzer in the fourth. Vick completed 12 of 18 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns, adding 38 rushing yards and a score. Humes led all rushers with 71 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries, while King was the top receiver with three catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Xavier Adibi recorded six tackles and a sack, and Roland Minor added an interception. The Hokies forced two turnovers and held Ohio to 10 first downs and 2-of-13 on third down conversions.Virginia Tech 45–0 Ohio (Sep 17, 2005) Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/252600259 ESPN October 29, 2025Ohio at Virginia Tech Box Score, September 17, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-17-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Shutout Ohio 45-0 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/09/17/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-shutout-ohio-45-0/ TechSideline.com September 17, 2005 October 29, 2025 Georgia Tech #15 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 0 0 7 0 7 #4 Virginia Tech Hokies 14 10 24 3 51 thumb|left|Hokie defense holds Georgia Tech to 7 Fourth-ranked Virginia Tech delivered a comprehensive 51–7 victory over No. 15 Georgia Tech at Lane Stadium, scoring in all three phases and forcing three turnovers. The Hokies built a 24–0 halftime lead and added three third-quarter touchdowns to put the game out of reach. Marcus Vick threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jeff King and led scoring drives that set up two field goals by Brandon Pace (40 and 29 yards). Tailbacks Mike Imoh and Cedric Humes each rushed for touchdowns—Imoh from 7 yards out in the second quarter and Humes from 4 yards in the third. Virginia Tech’s defense contributed two interception returns for touchdowns: Xavier Adibi ran one back 25 yards, and Chris Ellis followed with a 29-yard score less than 30 seconds later. The Hokies also scored on special teams when D.J. Parker returned a blocked field goal 78 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. Georgia Tech’s lone score came on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Reggie Ball to Calvin Johnson in the third quarter. Ball, recovering from viral meningitis, completed 11 of 27 passes for 153 yards and two interceptions. Vick finished 13-of-18 for 223 yards and a touchdown, adding 18 rushing yards. Imoh led the ground game with 74 yards and a score on 11 carries, while King caught four passes for 58 yards. On defense, Adibi and Ellis each recorded a pick-six, and Darryl Tapp added five tackles and a sack. Punter Nic Schmitt averaged 49.2 yards per kick, including a 61-yarder downed at the 1-yard line, while Jared Develli booted four touchbacks on eight kickoffs.Virginia Tech 51–7 Georgia Tech (Sep 24, 2005) Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/252670259/georgia-tech-virginia-tech ESPN October 29, 2025Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech Box Score, September 24, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-24-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies, Beamerball Whip Georgia Tech 51-7 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/09/24/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-beamerball-whip-georgia-tech-51-7/ TechSideline.com September 24, 2005 October 29, 2025 West Virginia #3 Virginia Tech Hokies 10 14 3 7 34 West Virginia Mountaineers 0 14 3 0 17 Third-ranked Virginia Tech earned a 34–17 win over West Virginia at Milan Puskar Stadium, controlling the game with efficient offense and timely defensive stops. The Hokies scored on six of their first eight possessions and committed no turnovers, while the defense held the Mountaineers to 3 points after halftime. Marcus Vick led the Hokies with a 10-yard touchdown run and threw scoring passes of 9 yards to Jeff King and 16 yards to Eddie Royal, helping Virginia Tech build a 24–14 halftime lead. Brandon Pace added field goals of 35 and 41 yards, and Cedric Humes capped the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. West Virginia responded in the second quarter with a pair of touchdown passes from Pat White: a 2-yard strike to Mike Villagrana and a 46-yard deep ball to Dorrell Jalloh. The Mountaineers added a 21-yard field goal by Pat McAfee in the third quarter but were unable to score again. Vick completed 15 of 17 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns, adding 74 rushing yards and a score on 12 carries. Humes led all rushers with 79 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, while Royal caught four passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Xavier Adibi recorded seven tackles and a forced fumble, and Roland Minor added five tackles and a pass breakup. The Hokies outgained West Virginia 422 to 327 and ran 70 plays compared to 48 for the Mountaineers.Virginia Tech 34–17 West Virginia (Oct 1, 2005) Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/252740277 ESPN October 29, 2025Virginia Tech at West Virginia Box Score, October 1, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-10-01-west-virginia.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: #3 Hokies Brush Aside West Virginia https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/10/01/2005-football-game-recap-3-hokies-brush-aside-west-virginia/ TechSideline.com October 1, 2005 October 29, 2025 Marshall Marshall Thundering Herd 0 7 0 7 14 #3 Virginia Tech Hokies 7 7 20 7 41 Virginia Tech improved to 6–0 with a 41–14 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd at Lane Stadium, overcoming a slow start with a dominant second-half performance. The Hokies led just 14–7 at halftime before scoring 20 unanswered points in the third quarter to take control. Virginia Tech opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run by Marcus Vick in the first quarter. Branden Ore added a 1-yard touchdown run in the second, but Marshall responded with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Bernie Morris to Hiram Moore to cut the lead to 14–7. In the third quarter, Vick connected with David Clowney for a 1-yard touchdown pass, followed by a 43-yard scoring run from Ore. Later in the period, Vick and Clowney linked up again for a 32-yard touchdown. Cedric Humes capped the Hokies’ scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Marshall added a late touchdown on a 1-yard run by Morris with under two minutes remaining. Vick completed 16 of 23 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns, adding 74 rushing yards and a score. Ore led all rushers with 146 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries, while Clowney caught four passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, linebacker Xavier Adibi recorded a team-high 10 tackles and a sack, and the Hokies held Marshall to 196 total yards while forcing two turnovers.Virginia Tech 41–14 Marshall (Oct 8, 2005) Play-by-Play https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay/_/gameId/252810259 ESPN October 29, 2025Marshall at Virginia Tech Box Score, October 8, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-10-08-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 2025 Maryland #3 Virginia Tech Hokies 0 7 7 14 28 Maryland Terrapins 0 3 0 6 9 Virginia Tech remained undefeated with a 28–9 Thursday night win over the Maryland Terrapins at Byrd Stadium, overcoming four turnovers and seven penalties to dominate the second half. The Hokies relied on a punishing ground game and a defense that held Maryland to 41 rushing yards and forced two turnovers. Scoring began in the second quarter with an 8-yard touchdown run by Marcus Vick, capping a 10-play, 80-yard drive. Maryland responded with a 38-yard field goal by Dan Ennis, but Virginia Tech seized control after halftime. Mike Imoh scored on a 2-yard run early in the third quarter, then added a 10-yard touchdown in the fourth. Branden Ore followed with a 4-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 28–3. Maryland added a late touchdown on a 10-yard pass from Sam Hollenbach to Derrick Fenner, but the Hokies stopped the two-point conversion attempt. thumb|The Hokies take on Maryland at Byrd Stadium Vick completed 13 of 20 passes for 129 yards and rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown. Imoh led all rushers with 107 yards and two scores on 16 carries, while Ore added 61 yards and a touchdown. David Clowney was the top receiver with four catches for 38 yards. On defense, linebacker Xavier Adibi recorded eight tackles and a forced fumble, and cornerback Jimmy Williams added six tackles and a pass breakup. The Hokies held Maryland to 196 total yards and just 2-of-13 on third down conversions."Virginia Tech at Maryland Box Score, October 20, 2005". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025."2005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Overcome Mistakes, Beat Maryland 28-9". TechSideline.com. October 21, 2005. Retrieved October 29, 2025."Virginia Tech 28–9 Maryland (Oct 20, 2005)". ESPN. Retrieved October 29, 2025. Boston College #14 Boston College Eagles 0 7 3 0 10 #3 Virginia Tech Hokies 6 14 0 10 30 Third-ranked Virginia Tech improved to 8–0 with a 30–10 Thursday night victory over No. 14 Boston College at Lane Stadium. The Hokies controlled the game with a balanced offense and a defense that forced two turnovers and scored a touchdown. Virginia Tech opened the scoring in the first quarter with field goals of 26 and 32 yards by Brandon Pace. Boston College responded in the second quarter with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Quinton Porter to Will Blackmon, but the Hokies answered with a 15-yard touchdown run by Eddie Royal and a 3-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Vick to tight end Jeff King. A 26-yard field goal by BC’s William Troost narrowed the gap to 20–10 in the third quarter, but Virginia Tech sealed the win with a 31-yard field goal from Pace and a 13-yard interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Roland Minor in the fourth. Vick completed 22 of 28 passes for 280 yards and one touchdown, adding 52 rushing yards. Royal led the team with 134 all-purpose yards, including 25 rushing, 45 receiving, and 64 on returns. Mike Imoh rushed for 60 yards on 16 carries, while King caught five passes for 58 yards and a score. On defense, Minor recorded five tackles and the game-clinching pick-six, while Darryl Tapp added six tackles and a sack. The Hokies outgained Boston College 492 to 174 and held the Eagles to 27 rushing yards.Virginia Tech 30–10 Boston College (Oct 27, 2005) Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/253000259 ESPN October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Dominate Boston College, Win 30-10 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/10/28/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-dominate-boston-college-win-30-10/ TechSideline.com October 28, 2005 October 29, 2025 Miami #5 Miami Hurricanes 3 7 17 0 27 #3 Virginia Tech Hokies 0 0 0 7 7 Third-ranked Virginia Tech suffered its first defeat of the season in a 27–7 loss to No. 5 Miami at Lane Stadium. The Hurricanes controlled the game with a relentless defensive effort, forcing six turnovers and holding the Hokies scoreless through three quarters. Miami’s win snapped Virginia Tech’s eight-game winning streak and derailed its bid for a national title. Miami took a 10–0 lead into halftime behind a 27-yard field goal from Jon Peattie and a 1-yard touchdown run by Charlie Jones. In the third quarter, the Hurricanes extended their lead with a 24-yard field goal, a 9-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Wright to Darnell Jenkins, and fumble recovered in the end zone for a touchdown by defensive lineman Kareem Brown after a strip sack of Marcus Vick. Virginia Tech’s only score came in the fourth quarter on a 2-yard touchdown run by Vick, set up by a short field following a defensive stop. Vick completed 8 of 22 passes for 90 yards and threw two interceptions, while rushing for 7 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Branden Ore led the Hokies with 35 rushing yards on four carries, and Justin Harper was the top receiver with two catches for 33 yards. Defensively, James Anderson recorded eight tackles, and Darryl Tapp added six tackles and a quarterback hurry. The Hokies were outgained 306 to 199 and converted just 3-of-15 third downs.Miami 27–7 Virginia Tech (Nov 5, 2005) Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/253090259 ESPN October 29, 2025Miami (FL) at Virginia Tech Box Score, November 5, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-05-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Miami's Defense Dominates Hokies, Hurricanes Win 27-7 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/11/06/2005-football-game-recap-miamis-defense-dominates-hokies-hurricanes-win-27-7/ TechSideline.com November 6, 2005 October 29, 2025 Virginia #6 Virginia Tech Hokies 7 17 28 0 52 Virginia Cavaliers 0 0 7 7 14 Virginia Tech, ranked sixth nationally, overwhelmed in-state rival Virginia 52–14 in Charlottesville, scoring touchdowns on seven of its first nine possessions and building a 24–0 halftime lead. The Hokies added four more touchdowns in the third quarter before coasting through the final period, securing their largest margin of victory in the rivalry since 1953. Marcus Vick threw touchdown passes of 8 yards to Josh Morgan and 24 yards to Eddie Royal, and also led scoring drives that ended with a 32-yard field goal by Brandon Pace and a 1-yard touchdown run by Cedric Humes. In the third quarter, Humes added two more rushing touchdowns from 9 and 3 yards out, while Branden Ore scored on runs of 7 and 31 yards. Virginia responded with two rushing touchdowns by Wali Lundy—a 9-yard run midway through the third quarter and an 11-yard run early in the fourth—but never closed the gap. Vick completed 15 of 22 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns, adding 38 rushing yards. Humes led all rushers with 85 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries, while Royal caught four passes for 65 yards and a score. On defense, Xavier Adibi recorded eight tackles and a sack, and Jimmy Williams contributed five tackles and a forced fumble. Virginia Tech outgained the Cavaliers 503 to 247 and held them to 3-of-13 on third down conversions.Virginia Tech 52–14 Virginia (Nov 19, 2005) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/253230258 ESPN October 29, 2025Virginia Tech at Virginia Box Score, November 19, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-19-virginia.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Demolish Hoos 52-14 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/11/20/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-demolish-hoos-52-14/ TechSideline.com November 20, 2005 October 29, 2025 North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels 0 3 0 0 3 #5 Virginia Tech Hokies 0 6 21 3 30 thumb|left|The Hokies take the field to face UNC Fifth-ranked Virginia Tech clinched the ACC Coastal Division title with a 30–3 win over North Carolina in Blacksburg, using a dominant second-half ground game and a suffocating defense to turn a close contest into a rout. The Hokies led just 6–3 at halftime but outscored the Tar Heels 24–0 after the break, finishing the regular season at 10–1 overall and 7–1 in conference play. Cedric Humes and Branden Ore combined for three rushing touchdowns in the third quarter, capitalizing on short fields and wearing down the North Carolina front. Humes scored from 1 and 3 yards out, while Ore added a 4-yard touchdown run. Earlier, Marcus Vick connected with Jeff King on a 1-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, though the extra point was missed. Brandon Pace added a 44-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring. North Carolina’s only points came on a 25-yard field goal by Connor Barth just before halftime, set up by a turnover deep in Virginia Tech territory. Vick completed 15 of 26 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown, while Humes led the rushing attack with 110 yards and two scores on 20 carries. Ore contributed 61 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts. David Clowney paced the receiving corps with four catches for 61 yards. Defensively, Vince Hall recorded nine tackles and a sack, while the Hokies held North Carolina to 189 total yards and forced two turnovers. The Tar Heels converted just 2 of 13 third downs and failed to score on their final seven possessions.Virginia Tech 30–3 North Carolina (Nov 26, 2005) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/253300259/north-carolina-virginia-tech ESPN October 29, 2025North Carolina at Virginia Tech Box Score, November 26, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-26-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Beat UNC 30-3, Clinch ACC Coastal Division https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/11/27/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-beat-unc-30-3-clinch-acc-coastal-division/ TechSideline.com November 27, 2005 October 29, 2025 Florida State #5 Virginia Tech Hokies 3 0 0 19 22 Florida State Seminoles 3 0 24 0 27 Fifth-ranked Virginia Tech fell short in the inaugural ACC Championship Game, losing 27–22 to Florida State in Jacksonville despite a late rally that included three fourth-quarter touchdowns. The Seminoles capitalized on a dominant third quarter and a special teams touchdown to secure the conference title. Florida State broke a 3–3 halftime tie with a 24-point outburst in the third quarter, including a 15-yard touchdown run by Leon Washington and a 1-yard scoring pass from Drew Weatherford to Lorenzo Booker. The turning point came on special teams when Willie Reid returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown, giving the Seminoles a commanding lead. Virginia Tech responded with three touchdowns in the final period—Marcus Vick threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to David Clowney and ran for two short scores—but the deficit proved too large to overcome. Vick completed 26 of 52 passes for 335 yards with one touchdown and one interception, adding 11 rushing yards and two scores on 17 carries. Clowney led all receivers with 6 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown, while Eddie Royal added 6 receptions for 79 yards. The Hokies struggled on the ground, finishing with just 41 rushing yards on 31 attempts. Defensively, Vince Hall recorded 10 tackles and a sack, and Darryl Tapp added 7 tackles and 2 quarterback hurries. Virginia Tech outgained Florida State 376 to 302 but committed two turnovers and allowed a special teams touchdown that proved decisive.Florida State 27–22 Virginia Tech (Dec 3, 2005) Box Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/253370259 ESPN October 29, 2025Virginia Tech vs Florida State Box Score, December 3, 2005 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-12-03-florida-state.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Fall to Seminoles in ACC Title Game https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2005/12/04/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-fall-to-seminoles-in-acc-title-game/ TechSideline.com December 4, 2005 October 29, 2025 Louisville 2006 Gator Bowl Louisville Cardinals 14 3 0 7 24 #5 Virginia Tech Hokies 3 7 3 22 35 No. 12 Virginia Tech closed its season with a 35–24 victory over No. 15 Louisville in the Gator Bowl, rallying from an early deficit with a balanced offensive attack and a decisive fourth-quarter surge. The Hokies scored 22 unanswered points in the final period to overcome a 17–13 deficit and finish the year at 11–2. Marcus Vick threw touchdown passes of 33 yards to Justin Harper and 24 yards to David Clowney, and added a 1-yard rushing score in the fourth quarter. Cedric Humes powered the ground game with 113 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, including a 24-yard scoring run that gave Virginia Tech its first lead of the second half. The Hokies also capitalized on a defensive touchdown when James Anderson returned a fumble 24 yards for a score after a Louisville miscue deep in its own territory. Louisville built a 14–3 lead in the first quarter behind touchdown passes of 11 and 39 yards from Hunter Cantwell to Mario Urrutia and Joshua Tinch, respectively. Art Carmody added a 29-yard field goal in the second quarter, and the Cardinals briefly regained the lead in the fourth with a 1-yard touchdown run by Kolby Smith before Virginia Tech’s closing run. Vick completed 15 of 26 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception. Clowney led all receivers with 6 catches for 130 yards and a score, while Harper added 3 receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Anderson recorded 6 tackles and a fumble return touchdown, and Vince Hall contributed 10 tackles and a sack. The Hokies outgained Louisville 438 to 391 and forced two turnovers, including the pivotal fourth-quarter fumble that sealed the win.Virginia Tech 35–24 Louisville (Jan 2, 2006) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/260020259 ESPN October 29, 2025Gator Bowl - Virginia Tech vs Louisville Box Score, January 2, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-01-02-louisville.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252005 Football Game Recap: Hokies Rally Past Louisville in Gator Bowl https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/01/02/2005-football-game-recap-hokies-rally-past-louisville-in-gator-bowl/ TechSideline.com January 2, 2006 October 29, 2025 Personnel Coaching staff Position Name First year at VT First year in current position Head coach Frank Beamer 1987 1987 Associate head coach and running backs coach Billy Hite 1978 2001 Offensive coordinator and offensive line Bryan Stinespring 1990 2002 Defensive coordinator and inside linebackers Bud Foster 1987 1995 Wide receivers Tony Ball 1998 1998 Strong safety, Outside linebackers, and Recruiting Coordinator Jim Cavanaugh 1996 2002 Quarterbacks Kevin Rogers 2002 2002 Tight ends and Offensive tackles Danny Pearman 1998 1998 Defensive backs Lorenzo Ward 1999 1999 Defensive line Charley Wiles 1996 1996 Roster Quarterback 3  Ike Whitaker – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 5  Marcus Vick – RS Junior 7  Sean Glennon – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 8 Greg Boone – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 12 Cory Holt – RS Freshman Tailback    Elan Lewis – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 20 Mike Imoh – Senior 28 Branden Ore – RS Freshman 32 Cedric Humes – RS Senior 34 George Bell – RS Freshman 44 John Candelas – Senior Flanker    Justin Born – Sophomore  4 Eddie Royal – Sophomore 82 Jeremy Gilchrist – RS Freshmanhttp://www.realfootball365.com/college/articles/2006/01/jeremy-gilchrist-hokies110106.html Hokies WR Gilchrist set to transfer January 11, 2006 Real Football 365 July 9, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070928083635/http://www.realfootball365.com/college/articles/2006/01/jeremy-gilchrist-hokies110106.html September 28, 2007 usurped Split end    Brandon Dillard – 10px|Redshirt Freshman    Michael Reid – Freshman 17 Josh Morgan – Sophomore 19 Josh Hyman – RS Sophomore 81 Justin Harper – Sophomore 87 David Clowney – Junior Fullback    Kenny Jefferson – 10px|Redshirt Freshman    Billy Gorham – Sophomore    Devin Perez – RS Freshman 37 Jesse Allen – RS Junior 39 Carlton Weatherford – RS Sophomore Tight end 43 John Kinzer – RS Sophomore 83 Sam Wheeler – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 85 Ed Wang – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 90 Jeff King – RS Senior Offensive guard    Zac Lowe – Junior 51 Matt Welsh – RS Freshman 61 Reggie Butler – Senior 62 Rashad Ferebee – Senior 63 Antonio North – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 65 Robert Norris – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 66 Will Montgomery – RS Senior 72 Jason Murphy – RS Senior 77 Brandon Gore – RS Senior Offensive tackle    Mason Baggett – RS Junior    Watson Stelly – Sophomore 52 Jimmy Martin – Senior 64 Richard Graham – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 67 Nick Marshman – RS Freshman 74 Brandon Frye – RS Junior 76 Duane Brown – RS Sophomore 79 Eric Davis – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Center 57 Tripp Carroll – RS SophomoreRoanoke Times http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtinsider/wb/wb/xp-52007 King Randy Blue-chipper hangs it up February 9, 2006 July 9, 2007 https://archive.today/20120910230014/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtinsider/wb/wb/xp-52007 2012-09-10 dead 58 Ryan Shuman – RS Freshman 66 Will MontgomeryWill Montgomery started six games at center and eight at left guard. See bowl game notes https://web.archive.org/web/20070419010950/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/notes/01022006.pdf 2007-04-19 . – RS Senior 69 Danny McGrath – RS Junior Defensive tackle    Hivera Green – 10px|Redshirt Freshman    Cordarrow Thompson – 10px|Redshirt Freshman    Scott King – Sophomore 56 Jonathan Lewis – Senior 59 Barry Booker – RS Sophomore 60 Chris Burnett – RS Junior 71 Tim Sandidge – RS Senior 75 Kory Robertson – RS Sophomore 99 Carlton Powell – RS Sophomore Defensive end    Chad Carlson – Freshman    Greg Kezmarsky – Senior 41 Jordan Trott – RS Senior 49 Chris Ellis – RS Sophomore 55 Darryl Tapp – Senior 72 Matt Tilley – Freshman 90 Orion Martin – RS Freshman 94 William Wall – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 96 Noland Burchette – RS Junior Linebacker    Cody Grimm – 10px|Redshirt Freshman    Jonas Houseright – RS Freshman    Mark Muncey – 10px|Redshirt Freshman    Dustin Pickle – Freshman    Demetrius Taylor – 10px|Redshirt Freshman  6 Andrew Bowman – RS Freshman  9 Vince Hall – RS Sophomore 11 Xavier Adibi – RS Sophomore 13 Corey Gordon – RS Sophomore 29 Chad Grimm – Junior 33 Brett Warren – Sophomore 35 Stevie Ray Lloyd – RS Sophomorehttp://www.newsadvance.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=LNA/MGArticle/LNA_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1128769382851 Lloyd to transfer from Tech to LU Lang Chris The News & Advance January 18, 2006 July 9, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070829142427/http://www.newsadvance.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=LNA%2FMGArticle%2FLNA_BasicArticle 2007-08-29 dead 40 Blake Warren – RS Senior 42 James Anderson – RS Senior Free Safety    Jake Patten – Junior 22 Robert Parker – RS Junior 25 D.J. Parker – Sophomore 26 Kent Hicks – RS Freshman 27 Justin Hamilton – RS Senior 31 Brendan Hill – RS Junior 48 Cam Martin – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Rover    Jake Patten – Junior    Matt Reidy – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 30 Cary Wade – RS Junior 36 Aaron Rouse – RS Junior 45 Purnell Sturdivant – RS Freshman Cornerback    Jahre Cheeseman – 10px|Redshirt Freshman    Brian McPherson – RS Junior  1 Victor Harris – Freshman  2 Jimmy Williams – Senior 15 Roland Minor – RS Sophomore 18 Brandon Flowers – RS Freshman 21 Ryan Hash – RS Junior 24 Dorian Porch – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 47 Theodore Miller – RS Freshmanhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/17/AR2005101700986.html Hokies' Road to Title Game Is Steep October 18, 2005 The Washington Post Schlabach Mark July 7, 2007 48 Cory Price – Junior Long snapper    Cory Byrd – Freshman 53 Nick Leeson – RS Junior 54 Bart McMillin – RS Sophomore Punter 23 Nic Schmitt – RS Junior 97 Brent Bowden – Redshirting Place kicker    John Hedge – RS Junior 46 Brandon Pace – RS Junior 92 Jud Dunlevy – RS Sophomore 98 Jared Develli – SophomoreStarters are in bold and players who left the team are struck out10px|Redshirt Players who sat out during 2005 ("redshirted") are indicated with a "red shirt" icon Marcus Vick Marcus Vick's statistics Game Passing TDs Int Rushing TDs NC State 10-21 (139 yards) 1 0 21 – 31 0 Duke 12-19 (172 yards) 3 1 4 – (-12) 0 Ohio 12-16 (200 yards) 2 0 13 – 38 1 Georgia Tech 13-18 (223 yards) 1 0 7 – 0 0 West Virginia 15-17 (177 yards) 2 0 12 – 74 1 Marshall 11-16 (163 yards) 1 1 6 – 3 0 Maryland 14-23 (211 yards) 0 3 16 – 133 1 Boston College 22-28 (280 yards) 1 0 13 – 52 0 Miami 8-22 (90 yards) 0 2 17 – 7 1 Virginia 15-21 (170 yards) 2 1 9 – 32 0 North Carolina 8-15 (61 yards) 1 1 7 – 1 0 Florida State 26-52 (335 yards) 1 1 17 – 11 2 Louisville 11-22 (203 yards) 2 0 13 – 10 0 Source: NCAA Player Statistics Marcus Vick With the departure of three-year starting quarterback Bryan Randall, the Hokies found themselves with questions at the quarterback position. Marcus Vick, who had seen limited action in 2003, before being suspended for the 2004 season for off-field transgressions,http://hokiesports.com/football/recaps/0832004aaa.html University Statement On Marcus Vick August 3, 2004 July 7, 2007 hokiesports.com https://web.archive.org/web/20070808015251/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/0832004aaa.html August 8, 2007 dead mdy-all entered spring practice as the #3 quarterback on the depth chart behind Sean Glennon and Cory Holt. In the spring game, Vick completed 9 of his 17 passes for 107 yards and he was named the starter the next day.http://hokiesports.com/football/recaps/04182005aaa.html Vick Named Starting QB April 18, 2005 hokiesports.com July 9, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070810061052/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/04182005aaa.html August 10, 2007 dead After a rough first start against NC State, in which the offense managed just 232 yards, Vick showed improved poise and numbers through the next several games. During the West Virginia game, Vick made an obscene gesture towards the Mountaineer fans who had been chanting "rapist" and "child molester" at him.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10738471/ https://web.archive.org/web/20060110182023/http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10738471/ dead January 10, 2006 Vick decides to go pro after being booted January 7, 2006 Associated Press July 9, 2007 He later apologized for his conduct.http://hokiesports.com/football/recaps/2005102aaa.html Vick Issues Apology; Imoh to Miss Marshall Game October 2, 2005 July 9, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070808123302/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/2005102aaa.html August 8, 2007 dead Despite the incident, Vick was a near-perfect 15 of 17 passing against the Mountaineers and added 74 yards on the ground, including a 23-yard scramble as part of a fourth-quarter touchdown drive that would put the game out of reach.http://subscr.techsideline.com/news_archive/showArticle-1551.php 2005 Football Game Recap: #3 Hokies Brush Aside West Virginia techsideline.com Coleman Chris October 1, 2005 July 9, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927043458/http://subscr.techsideline.com/news_archive/showArticle-1551.php 2007-09-27 dead Against Miami, Vick had the worst game of his career, turning the ball over six times and managing only one first half completion. Following the loss to Florida State in the ACC championship game, the Hokies earned a trip to the Gator Bowl to face Louisville. During the second quarter of the game, as players were returning to the huddle after a play, Vick stomped on the left calf of Louisville defensive end Elvis Dumervil. He later claimed that the stomp was accidental, though replays show Vick appearing to deliberately aim for the leg. Vick stated that he apologized to Dumervil after the game, though Dumervil denied that any apology had been offered.http://www.newsobserver.com/122/story/384601.html Hokies embarrassed by Vick's 'stomp' Associated Press The News & Observer January 4, 2006 July 9, 2007 Steve Usecheck, the Big 12 Conference referee who headed the Gator Bowl officiating crew, stated that the officiating crew missed the stomp and would have ejected Vick if it had been seen.http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9144110/rss Gator Bowl ref: Hokies 'brutal' in first half January 4, 2006 Daily Press July 9, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070602203626/http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9144110/rss 2007-06-02 dead The following week, it was revealed that Vick had been cited for speeding and driving with a suspended license. University President Charles Steger decided to dismiss Vick from the team and Vick then decided to declare for the NFL draft. 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