1981 Virginia Tech Hokies football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1981 Virginia Tech Hokies football Virginia Tech retro logo.svg 150 Independent 7–4 Bill Dooley 4th John Gutekunst 1st Lane Stadium 1980 The 1981 Virginia Tech Hokies football team was an American football team that represented Virginia Tech as an independent during the 1981 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth year under head coach Bill Dooley, the Hokies compiled an overall record of 7–4.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/virginia-tech/1981-schedule.html 1981 Virginia Tech Hokies College Football at Sports-Reference.com December 16, 2021 Schedule 1981 AP Eastern September 12 w Richmond Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 28–12 30,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90684525/vpi-wears-out-richmond-2812-despite-red/ Daily Press VPI wears out Richmond 28–12 despite Redden September 13, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com September 19 w William & Mary Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 47–3 30,600 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90684651/virginia-tech-tops-william-mary/ The Palm Beach Post Virginia Tech tops William & Mary September 20, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com September 26 w Wake Forest Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 30–14 42,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90684828/va-tech-passing-throws-deacons-for-a-30/ The Charlotte Observer Va. Tech passing throws Deacons for a 30–14 loss September 27, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com October 3 w Memphis State Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 17–13 40,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90684960/memphis-states-bid-for-upset-is-thwarte/ The Courier-Journal Memphis State's bid for upset is thwarted by Virginia Tech rally October 4, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com October 10 l y Duke Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC 7–14 32,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90685114/tabron-steals-one-for-blue-devils/ The News and Observer Tabron steals one for Blue Devils October 11, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com October 17 l y West Virginia Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV rivalry 6–27 49,115 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90685233/virginia-tech-gets-lesson-in-luck-276/ The Pittsburgh Press Virginia Tech gets lesson in Luck, 27–6 October 18, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com October 24 w y Appalachian State Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 34–12 45,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89944351/va-tech-goes-to-air-for-victory/ The Courier-Journal Va. Tech goes to air for victory October 25, 1981 December 2, 2021 Newspapers.com October 31 w y Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY 29–3 54,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90685384/the-beat-goes-on-va-tech-drums-uk/ Messenger-Inquirer The beat goes on, Va. Tech drums UK November 1, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com November 14 l y Miami (FL) 12 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL rivalry 14–21 22,257 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90685653/canes-hang-on-when-it-counts/ St. Petersburg Times 'Canes hang on when it counts November 15, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com November 21 l VMI Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA rivalry ABC 0–6 21,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90685834/keydets-surprise-gobblers-60/ The Daily News Leader Keydets surprise Gobblers, 6–0 November 22, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com November 28 w y Virginia Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA rivalry 20–3 39,027 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90685922/vpi-overpowers-cavaliers-203/ Rocky Mount Telegram VPI overpowers Cavaliers, 20–3 November 29, 1981 December 16, 2021 Newspapers.com Roster 1981 Virginia Tech Hokies f 14 Sr Jeff Bolton QB 17 Sr Jeff Dahl WR 17 Sr Bobby Allen DE 93 Sr Robert Brown Robert Brown (American football, born 1960) DE y 78 Fr Bruce Smith Bruce Smith (defensive end) DE y 6 Jr Bill Renner P y *Bill Dooley John Gutekunst(Defensive coordinator & defensive ends coach) References Virginia Tech Category:Virginia Tech Hokies football seasons Virginia Tech Hokies football