2006 Virginia Tech Hokies football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2006 Virginia Tech Hokies 2006 Clemson at Virginia Tech celebration.jpg Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division ACC 18 19 10–3 6–2 Frank Beamer 20th Bryan Stinespring 5th Pro-style Bud Foster 12th 4–4 Lane Stadium Chick-fil-A Bowl L 24–31 vs. Georgia The 2006 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach was Frank Beamer. The team tallied a 10–3 record, going 10–2 during the regular season before losing 31–24 in the 2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs. Virginia Tech opened the season ranked No. 17 and posted three consecutive wins over Northeastern, North Carolina, and Duke, outscoring opponents 109–10 and recording two shutouts. Sophomore quarterback Sean Glennon made his debut as the starter, while running back Branden Ore emerged as the offensive centerpiece, rushing for 1,090 yards and 16 touchdowns on the season.2006 Virginia Tech Hokies Stats https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/virginia-tech/2006.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 2025 After climbing to No. 11 in the national rankings, the Hokies suffered back-to-back losses to Georgia Tech and Boston College. The 38–27 defeat to Georgia Tech exposed defensive vulnerabilities, while a 22–3 Thursday night loss at Chestnut Hill marked the team’s lowest offensive output of the year. Virginia Tech rebounded with a 36–6 win over Southern Miss and a pivotal 24–7 victory over No. 10 Clemson, where the defense forced four turnovers and special teams contributed a blocked punt.Virginia Tech Football 2006 Game Results https://hokiesports.com/sports/football/schedule/2006 Virginia Tech Athletics August 26, 2012 The Hokies closed the regular season with five straight wins, including a 17–10 road victory over Miami and shutouts of Kent State and Virginia. The defense, anchored by linebackers Vince Hall and Xavier Adibi, finished first nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 11.0 points per game. Hall was dismissed from the team during the season but later returned for spring practice in 2007, though he did not appear on the fall roster.Hokies continue to misbehave on, off field Associated Press October 17, 2006 http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/acc/2006-10-17-hokies-behavior_x.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20070930000000/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/acc/2006-10-17-hokies-behavior_x.htm September 30, 2007 October 29, 2025 Ore missed portions of the Wake Forest game due to injury but returned for the final stretch.King Randy Hokies lose Ore to injury in 1st quarter The Roanoke Times November 19, 2006 http://www.roanoke.com/sports/college/wb/96024 https://web.archive.org/web/20120909000000/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/college/wb/96024 September 9, 2012 October 29, 2025 Virginia Tech earned a bid to the Chick-fil-A Bowl against No. 12 Georgia. Despite leading 21–3 early in the third quarter, the Hokies surrendered 28 unanswered points and fell 31–24. Glennon threw three interceptions, and Georgia capitalized on short fields and a blocked punt to complete the comeback.2006 Football Season Recap: Hokies Finish 10-3, Fall to Georgia in Bowl https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2007/01/01/2006-football-season-recap-hokies-finish-10-3-fall-to-georgia-in-bowl/ TechSideline.com January 1, 2007 October 29, 2025 The Hokies finished the season ranked No. 19 in the AP Poll and No. 18 in the Coaches Poll. Beamer’s squad posted its fourth straight 10-win season and laid the foundation for a top-five finish the following year.Virginia Tech (10–2–0) Thru: 11/25/06 https://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/team/2006 NCAA November 25, 2006 October 29, 2025 Preseason Virginia Tech began the season ranked #16 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and #17 in the Associated Press Poll after going 11–2 (7–1 ACC) in 2005 and winning the Coastal division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. See also 2006 NCAA Division I-A football rankings Schedule 2006 AP Eastern September 2 1:30 p.m. w y 17 Northeastern Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPN360 38–0 66,233 September 9 12:00 p.m. w y 16 North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC ESPN 35–10 57,000 September 16 12:00 p.m. w 14 Duke Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA Raycom/LFS 36–0 66,233 September 23 12:00 p.m. w y 11 Cincinnati Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPNU 29–13 66,233 September 30 3:30 p.m. l 11 Georgia Tech 24 Battle of the Techs Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ABC 27–38 66,233 October 12 7:30 p.m. l y 22 Boston College rivalry Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA ESPN 3–22 44,500 October 21 7:00 p.m. w y y Southern Miss Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPNU 36–6 66,233 October 26 7:30 p.m. w Clemson 10 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPN 24–7 66,233 November 4 8:00 p.m. w y 23 Miami (FL) rivalry Miami Orange Bowl Miami, Florida ABC 17–10 41,504 November 11 3:30 p.m. w y 20 Kent State Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA ESPNU 23–0 66,233 November 18 7:00 p.m. w y 19 Wake Forest 14 Groves Stadium Winston-Salem, NC ESPN2 27–6 36,723 November 25 12:00 p.m. w 17 Virginia Commonwealth Cup Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA Raycom/LFS 17–0 66,233 December 30 8:00 p.m. l y y 14 Georgia Chick-fil-A Bowl Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA ESPN 24–31 75,406Virginia Tech Football 2006 Game Results http://www.hokiesports.com/football/stats/2006/ Virginia Tech Athletics August 26, 2012 Game summaries Northeastern Northeastern 0 0 0 0 Virginia Tech 21 7 7 3 September 2 Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 1:35 p.m. EST 3:00 66,233 70 F, Partly Cloudy, Winds NNW 10 mph on Jerry Magallanes Ryan Rose & Stan Lewter ESPN360 Official Box Score Hokies Stats & Info https://stats.hokiesports.com/football/box/?6031 2025-10-30 stats.hokiesports.com Seventeenth-ranked Virginia Tech opened the 2006 season with a 38–0 shutout of Division I-AA Northeastern at Lane Stadium, dominating all phases and never allowing the Huskies inside the Hokies’ 30-yard line. Virginia Tech scored on its first three possessions and outgained Northeastern 481 to 182, while the defense forced three turnovers and recorded five sacks. Sean Glennon, making his first career start, completed 15 of 18 passes for 222 yards and a 54-yard touchdown to David Clowney in the second quarter. Branden Ore rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns, scoring from 1 and 3 yards out. George Bell added a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, and backup quarterback Cory Holt capped the scoring with a 1-yard sneak in the fourth. Brandon Pace contributed a 32-yard field goal late in the first half. Clowney led all receivers with six catches for 117 yards and a score, while Josh Morgan added 58 yards on four receptions. Defensively, Vince Hall recorded eight tackles and two quarterback hurries, and Chris Ellis added a sack and a forced fumble. The Hokies held Northeastern to 2-of-13 on third down and just 35 rushing yards, posting their first shutout since blanking Duke the previous season.Northeastern at Virginia Tech Box Score, September 2, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-02-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252006 Football Game Recap: Hokies Blank Northeastern 38-0 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/09/03/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-blank-northeastern-38-0/ TechSideline.com September 3, 2006 October 29, 2025 North Carolina North Carolina 3 0 0 7 Virginia Tech 7 7 7 14 September 9 Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC 12:00 p.m. EST 3:10 60,000 78 F, Sunny, Winds W 5 mph on Jim Hyson Bob Wischusen & Rod Gilmore ESPN360 Virginia Tech, ranked No. 16 nationally, improved to 2–0 with a 35–10 victory over North Carolina. The Hokies scored touchdowns in all four quarters and held the Tar Heels to just 189 total yards, including 66 rushing. Branden Ore led the offense with 27 carries for 111 yards and three touchdowns, scoring from 1, 4, and 3 yards out. Brandon Flowers added a 69-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter, and redshirt freshman quarterback Ike Whitaker threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Justin Harper late in the fourth. Starting quarterback Sean Glennon completed 10 of 17 passes for 66 yards. Harper led all receivers with 61 yards on two catches. The Hokies outgained UNC 283–189 and held a 34:38 to 25:22 edge in time of possession. Defensively, Xavier Adibi recorded nine tackles and a sack, while Vince Hall added seven stops. Virginia Tech forced three turnovers, registered four sacks, and held North Carolina to 2-of-13 on third down. Duke Duke 0 0 0 0 Virginia Tech 13 10 7 6 September 16 Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 12:00 p.m. EST 3:05 66,233 72 F, Sunny, Winds N 7 mph on Jerry Magallanes Dave LaMont & Terry Bowden ESPN360 Virginia Tech, ranked No. 14 nationally, delivered a comprehensive 36–0 victory over Duke in Blacksburg, showcasing a dominant defense and opportunistic special teams that overwhelmed the Blue Devils from the outset. Branden Ore led the Hokies’ ground attack with a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, while Eddie Royal electrified the crowd with a 58-yard punt return for a score less than a minute later. Sean Glennon threw touchdown passes of 17 yards to Sam Wheeler and 25 yards to Josh Morgan, finishing the day with 132 passing yards and two scores on 14 completions. Kenny Lewis Jr. added a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, and Brandon Pace contributed a 42-yard field goal to round out the scoring. Duke failed to mount any sustained offensive threat, managing just 139 total yards and converting only one of 14 third-down attempts. Virginia Tech’s defense recorded four sacks and forced two turnovers, including a 72-yard interception return for a touchdown by Victor Harris late in the game. Xavier Adibi led the team with seven tackles, while Chris Ellis and Carlton Powell each registered a sack. The Hokies controlled field position throughout, aided by Royal’s special teams play and a blocked punt that resulted in a safety. The shutout marked Virginia Tech’s second consecutive blanking of Duke and extended its early-season dominance, having outscored opponents 144–10 through three games.2006 Football Game Recap: Hokies Shutout Duke, Win 36-0 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/09/16/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-shutout-duke-win-36-0/ TechSideline.com September 16, 2006 October 29, 2025Duke at Virginia Tech Box Score, September 16, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-16-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 2025Virginia Tech 36–0 Duke (Sep 16, 2006) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/262590259 ESPN October 29, 2025 Cincinnati Cincinnati 0 10 3 0 Virginia Tech 5 0 7 17 September 23 Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 12:00 p.m. EST 3:15 66,233 75 F, Partly Cloudy, Winds W 6 mph on Tommy Bell Dave LaMont & Terry Bowden ESPN360 Virginia Tech overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Cincinnati 29–13 in Blacksburg, improving to 4–0 behind a second-half surge led by Branden Ore and a resilient defense. Trailing 10–5 at halftime, the Hokies erupted for 24 unanswered points after the break. Ore rushed for 170 yards on 26 carries and scored on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter. Sean Glennon threw for 188 yards and connected with Justin Harper for a 51-yard touchdown that gave Virginia Tech its first lead. Brandon Pace added three field goals, including a 39-yarder in the third quarter, and Victor Harris sealed the win with a 72-yard interception return for a touchdown. Cincinnati’s scoring came on a 33-yard field goal and a 1-yard touchdown run by Greg Moore, both in the second quarter. The Bearcats were limited to 294 total yards and committed two turnovers. Virginia Tech’s defense, led by Vince Hall with 10 tackles and Xavier Adibi with a sack, held Cincinnati to 3-of-13 on third down and just 121 rushing yards. The Hokies outgained the Bearcats 400 to 294 and controlled the clock in the second half, extending their unbeaten start and setting up a ranked showdown with Georgia Tech.2006 Football Game Recap: Hokies, Ore Run Past Cincinnati 29-13 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/09/23/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-ore-run-past-cincinnati-29-13/ TechSideline.com September 23, 2006 October 29, 2025Cincinnati at Virginia Tech Box Score, September 23, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-23-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 2025Virginia Tech 29–13 Cincinnati (Sep 23, 2006) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/262660259 ESPN October 29, 2025 Georgia Tech Georgia Tech 21 3 14 0 Virginia Tech 7 6 0 14 September 30 Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 3:30 p.m. EST 3:20 66,233 73 F, Mostly Sunny, Winds SW 8 mph on Jim Hyson Brad Nessler & Bob Griese ABC Virginia Tech, ranked No. 11, suffered its first loss of the season in a 38–27 defeat to No. 24 Georgia Tech, as the Yellow Jackets capitalized on early turnovers and explosive plays to seize control in Blacksburg. Calvin Johnson caught touchdown passes of 35 and 53 yards in the first quarter, helping Georgia Tech build a 21–7 lead. Reggie Ball threw for 153 yards and two scores, while Tashard Choice added 104 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Yellow Jackets extended their lead to 38–13 in the third quarter after recovering two Virginia Tech fumbles deep in Hokie territory. Branden Ore rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown, and Sean Glennon threw for 339 yards with two scores, including a 36-yard pass to Eddie Royal and a 25-yard strike to Josh Morgan. Glennon also committed three turnovers, including two interceptions and a fumble that led directly to Georgia Tech points. Virginia Tech’s defense struggled to contain Johnson and failed to generate a turnover. Vince Hall led the team with 11 tackles, while Chris Ellis recorded a sack. Despite a late rally, the Hokies were unable to overcome the early deficit and dropped to 4–1 on the season.2006 Football Game Recap: Hokies Wrecked by Georgia Tech 38-27 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/09/30/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-wrecked-by-georgia-tech-38-27/ TechSideline.com September 30, 2006 October 29, 2025Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech Box Score, September 30, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-30-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 2025Georgia Tech 38–27 Virginia Tech (Sep 30, 2006) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/262730259 ESPN October 29, 2025 Boston College Virginia Tech 0 3 0 0 Boston College 0 7 6 9 October 12 Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA 7:30 p.m. EST 3:10 44,500 58 F, Overcast, Winds NE 6 mph on Jack Childress Chris Fowler & Kirk Herbstreit ESPN No. 22 Virginia Tech suffered its second consecutive defeat in a 22–3 loss to No. 23 Boston College, undone by turnovers, penalties, and a stagnant offense on a Thursday night in Chestnut Hill. The Hokies committed four turnovers and were flagged 12 times, repeatedly stalling drives and giving Boston College short fields. Virginia Tech’s only points came on a 36-yard field goal by Brandon Pace in the second quarter, but the offense failed to reach the red zone again. Boston College capitalized on Tech’s miscues with a 2-yard touchdown run by L.V. Whitworth, a 2-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to Kevin Challenger, two field goals from Tony Gonzalez, and a fourth-quarter safety. The Eagles controlled possession and tempo, converting 9-of-18 third downs and outgaining the Hokies 318 to 181. Sean Glennon completed 16-of-32 passes for 148 yards and two interceptions.Boston College 22-3 Virginia Tech (Oct 12, 2006) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/262850103 ESPN October 29, 2025 Branden Ore led the Hokies in rushing with 71 yards on 20 carries, while Josh Morgan was the top receiver with 5 catches for 55 yards. On defense, Vince Hall recorded 13 tackles and Xavier Adibi added 10, but the unit was unable to overcome the field position disadvantages and extended time on the field.Virginia Tech at Boston College Box Score, October 12, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-12-boston-college.html Sports-Reference October 29, 2025 Southern Miss Southern Miss 3 3 0 0 Virginia Tech 7 15 7 7 October 21 Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 7:00 p.m. EST 3:05 66,233 61 F, Partly Cloudy, Winds W 6 mph on Tommy Bell Dave Armstrong & Mike Golic ESPNU Virginia Tech, ranked No. 24, snapped a two-game losing streak with a 36–6 victory over Southern Miss on Homecoming night in Blacksburg. The Hokies dominated the line of scrimmage, rushing for 284 yards and sacking Golden Eagles quarterback Jeremy Young six times. Branden Ore led the offense with a career-high 207 rushing yards on 23 carries, including touchdown runs of 2 and 70 yards. Sean Glennon completed 4 of 11 passes for 100 yards and a 38-yard touchdown to Josh Morgan, while backup Ike Whitaker added 14 passing yards and a rushing score. Kenny Lewis Jr. contributed a 14-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Southern Miss managed two field goals from Darren McCaleb in the first quarter but failed to score again. Virginia Tech responded with 36 unanswered points, including a safety in the second quarter and three Brandon Pace field goals (22, 32, and 27 yards). Defensively, the Hokies held Southern Miss to 216 total yards and just 2.2 yards per carry. Vince Hall led the team with 12 tackles and a sack, while Barry Booker and Carlton Powell each added sacks and tackles for loss. Virginia Tech forced two fumbles and recorded nine quarterback hurries. The win improved Virginia Tech’s record to 5–2. Clemson Clemson 7 0 0 0 Virginia Tech 7 3 14 0 October 26 Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 7:30 p.m. EST 3:15 66,233 52 F, Clear, Winds NW 5 mph on Steve Usechek Rece Davis & Lou Holtz ESPN Virginia Tech delivered one of its most complete performances of the season in a 24–7 upset of No. 10 Clemson, dominating the second half and stifling the Tigers’ high-powered rushing attack. The Hokies scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter, including touchdown runs of 11 and 3 yards by Branden Ore and a 32-yard field goal by Brandon Pace. Clemson’s lone score came in the first quarter on a 6-yard touchdown run by James Davis. The Tigers entered the game averaging over 200 rushing yards per contest but were held to just 71 yards on the ground. Virginia Tech’s defense forced two turnovers and recorded three sacks, controlling the line of scrimmage throughout. Sean Glennon completed 10-of-18 passes for 137 yards.2006 Football Game Recap: Hokies Upset #10 Clemson 24-7 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/10/26/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-upset-10-clemson-24-7/ TechSideline.com October 26, 2006 October 29, 2025 Ore led all rushers with 203 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, while Eddie Royal paced the receivers with 4 catches for 56 yards. On defense, Vince Hall recorded 13 tackles and a sack, Xavier Adibi added 10 tackles, and Brandon Flowers contributed an interception and a forced fumble.Clemson at Virginia Tech Box Score, October 26, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-26-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 2025 Miami Virginia Tech 0 10 0 7 Miami 0 0 3 7 November 4 Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, FL 8:00 p.m. EST 3:10 60,435 75 F, Clear, Winds E 7 mph on Jim Knight Ron Franklin & Ed Cunningham ESPN No. 23 Virginia Tech earned a hard-fought 17–10 road win over Miami in a defensive battle at the Orange Bowl. The Hokies took a 10–0 lead into halftime after a 32-yard field goal by Brandon Pace and a 2-yard touchdown run by Branden Ore in the second quarter. Miami responded with a 55-yard field goal by Jon Peattie in the third quarter and tied the game early in the fourth on a 50-yard touchdown run by Javarris James. Virginia Tech answered with a five-play, 26-yard drive capped by an 8-yard touchdown run from Ore with 1:39 remaining that proved to be the game winner. Ore finished with 79 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries.2006 Football Game Recap: Hokies Outlast Miami in Defensive Slugfest, Win 17-10 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/11/05/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-outlast-miami-in-defensive-slugfest-win-17-10/ TechSideline.com November 5, 2006 October 29, 2025 Sean Glennon completed 9-of-16 passes for 127 yards, while Eddie Royal led the receivers with 3 catches for 58 yards. The Hokies’ defense held Miami to 264 total yards and forced one turnover, with Vince Hall and Xavier Adibi combining for 21 tackles.Virginia Tech at Miami (FL) Box Score, November 4, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-04-miami-fl.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 2025Virginia Tech 17-10 Miami (Nov 4, 2006) Final Score https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/263082390/virginia-tech-miami ESPN October 29, 2025 Kent State Kent State 0 0 0 0 Virginia Tech 3 3 7 10 November 11 Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 1:30 p.m. EST 3:00 66,233 48 F, Mostly Sunny, Winds NW 10 mph on Jack Childress Dave Armstrong & Mike Golic ESPNU No. 20 Virginia Tech posted its third shutout of the season with a 23–0 win over Kent State, overcoming offensive inconsistency with a dominant defensive effort and key special teams plays. The Hokies scored in every quarter and held the Golden Flashes to 182 total yards. Branden Ore led the Hokies with 72 rushing yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. Sean Glennon completed 13-of-21 passes for 140 yards, with David Clowney leading the receivers with 3 catches for 46 yards. Brandon Pace converted three field goals from 34, 37, and 24 yards, and Noland Burchette returned a fumble 15 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman was held to 58 passing yards and 43 rushing yards. Eugene Jarvis added 41 yards on the ground. The Hokies’ defense, led by Vince Hall’s 10 tackles and Chris Ellis’s two sacks, forced two turnovers and recorded five tackles for loss.Kent State at Virginia Tech Box Score, November 11, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-11-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252006 Football Game Recap: Hokies Blank Kent State 23-0 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/11/12/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-blank-kent-state-23-0/ TechSideline.com November 12, 2006 October 29, 2025Virginia Tech 23-0 Kent State (Nov 11, 2006) Game Stats https://www.espn.com/college-football/matchup/_/gameId/263150259 ESPN October 29, 2025 Wake Forest No. 19 Virginia Tech 7 13 7 7 No. 14 Wake Forest 0 0 0 6 November 18 Groves Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC 7:00 p.m. EST 3:05 37,217 58 F, Clear, Winds W 4 mph on Jim Hyson Ron Franklin & Ed Cunningham ESPN2 Virginia Tech silenced No. 14 Wake Forest with a 34–6 road win, dominating from start to finish and handing the Demon Deacons their worst loss of the season. The Hokies scored on their opening drive and never trailed, building a 20–0 halftime lead behind Branden Ore’s 1-yard touchdown run and two field goals from Brandon Pace. Sean Glennon threw for 132 yards and two touchdowns, including a 49-yard strike to Josh Morgan in the third quarter. Ore added a second touchdown in the fourth, finishing with 71 rushing yards on 17 carries. Virginia Tech’s defense held Wake Forest to 257 total yards and forced two turnovers. Vince Hall led the Hokies with 13 tackles and a sack, while Xavier Adibi added 10 tackles and a fumble recovery.Virginia Tech at Wake Forest Box Score, November 18, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-18-wake-forest.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252006 Football Game Recap: Hokies Dominate Wake Forest 34-6 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/11/19/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-dominate-wake-forest-34-6/ TechSideline.com November 19, 2006 October 29, 2025 Virginia Virginia 0 0 0 0 No. 17 Virginia Tech 7 10 3 7 November 25 Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA 12:00 p.m. EST 2:55 66,233 42 F, Overcast, Winds NE 6 mph on Tommy Bell Dave Pasch & Rod Gilmore ESPN Closing out the regular season, No. 17 Virginia Tech shut out in-state rival Virginia 17–0, earning its fourth straight win and third shutout of the year. The Hokies scored on their opening possession with a 1-yard touchdown run by Branden Ore and added a 39-yard field goal from Brandon Pace in the second quarter. Sean Glennon completed 13-of-18 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown to Justin Harper. Ore rushed for 115 yards and a score on 25 carries, while Harper led the receivers with 4 catches for 63 yards. The Hokies outgained Virginia 333 to 181 and held the Cavaliers to just 26 rushing yards. Defensively, Vince Hall recorded 11 tackles and Xavier Adibi added 9. Virginia Tech forced two turnovers and held Virginia to 2-of-13 on third down conversions.Virginia at Virginia Tech Box Score, November 25, 2006 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-25-virginia-tech.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 20252006 Football Game Recap: Hokies Blank Virginia 17-0 https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2006/11/25/2006-football-game-recap-hokies-blank-virginia-17-0/ TechSideline.com November 25, 2006 October 29, 2025 Georgia No. 12 Virginia Tech 7 14 0 0 No. 15 Georgia 0 3 18 7 January 1 Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, FL 1:00 p.m. EST 3:20 77,248 66 F, Partly Cloudy, Winds SW 9 mph on Steve Usechek Mike Patrick & Todd Blackledge ABC In the 2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl, No. 12 Virginia Tech fell to No. 15 Georgia 31–24 after surrendering 28 unanswered points in the second half. The Hokies led 21–3 at halftime behind two touchdown passes from Sean Glennon and a 53-yard punt return score by Eddie Royal. Georgia mounted a comeback in the third quarter with a 2-yard touchdown run by Kregg Lumpkin, a safety, and a 28-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Martrez Milner. Glennon threw three second-half interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown by Tony Taylor. Glennon finished 13-of-26 for 94 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.Virginia Tech vs. Georgia - Game Recap - January 1, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/270010061 ESPN October 29, 2025 Ore rushed for 42 yards on 15 carries, while Royal led the receivers with 4 catches for 36 yards and a punt return touchdown. Vince Hall recorded 10 tackles and Xavier Adibi added 8.Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Box Score, January 1, 2007 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-01-01-georgia.html Sports-Reference.com October 29, 2025 Rankings 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 4 7 17 16 16 14 14 14 11 10 11 10 11 21 18 19 22 17 18 RV RV NR NR RV RV NR NR 23 24 24 25 20 21 21 21 19 19 19 21 17 17 17 17 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 19 18 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 tight ends Bryan Stinespring 1990 2006 (offensive coordinator since 2002) Defensive coordinator and inside linebackers Bud Foster 1987 1995 Offensive Line Curt Newsome 2006 2006 Wide Receivers Kevin Sherman 2006 2006 Strong Safety, Outside Linebackers, and Recruiting Coordinator Jim Cavanaugh 1996 2002 Quarterbacks Mike O'Cain 2006 2006 Defensive backs Torrian Gray 2006 2006 Defensive Line Charley Wiles 1996 1996 Roster Quarterback 3  Ike Whitaker – RS Freshman 7  Sean Glennon – RS Sophomore 12 Cory Holt – RS Sophomore Tailback 20 Kenny Lewis, Jr. – Freshman 27 Jahre Cheeseman – RS Freshman 28 Branden Ore – RS Sophomore 34 George Bell – RS Sophomore 35 Dustin Pickle – Sophomore 38 Elan Lewis – RS Freshman Fullback 37 Jesse Allen – RS Senior 39 Carlton Weatherford – RS Junior 42 Kenny Jefferson – RS Freshman 43 Billy Gorham – Junior 44 Devin Perez – RS Sophomore Flanker  4 Eddie Royal – Junior 82 Brandon Dillard – RS Freshman 87 David Clowney – Senior Split End  2 Josh Morgan – Junior 16 Zach Luckett – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 19 Josh Hyman – RS Junior 80 Justin Born – Junior 81 Justin Harper – Junior Tight End 8 Greg Boone – RS Freshman 83 Sam Wheeler – RS Freshman 85 Ed Wang – RS Freshman 88 Andre Smith – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Center 69 Danny McGrath – RS Senior Offensive Guard 51 Matt Welsh – RS Sophomore 58 Ryan Shuman – RS Sophomore 62 Zac Lowe – Senior 65 Antonio North – RS Freshman 66 Brandon Holland – Freshman 67 Nick Marshman – RS Sophomore 70 Sergio Render – Freshman 79 Eric Davis – RS Freshman Offensive Tackle    Hivera Green – RS Freshman 57 Clark Crum – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 64 Richard Graham – RS Freshman 68 Mason Baggett – RS Senior 71 Aaron Brown – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 74 Brandon Frye – RS Senior 76 Duane Brown – RS Junior 77 Brandon Gore – RS Senior Brandon Gore started the last four games, replacing the injured Ryan Shuman Defensive tackle 50 Joey Hall – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Hall was dismissed from the team during the season . He later returned for spring practice in 2007, but was not on the fall 2007 roster. 55 Daryl Robertson – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 59 Barry Booker – RS Junior 60 Chris Burnett – RS Senior 63 Watson Stelly – Junior 75 Kory Robertson – RS Junior 95 Cordarrow Thompson – RS Freshman 99 Carlton Powell – RS Junior Defensive End    Jason Adjepong – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Subsequent to the 2006 season, Jason Adjepong changed his name to Jason Adjepong Worilds – see https://web.archive.org/web/20070716202157/http://hokiesports.com/football/players/2007/worilds.html 2007-07-16    Steven Friday – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 40 William Wall – RS Freshmanhttp://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?p=1266022 Hokies continue to misbehave on, off field Associated Press 2006-10-17 2007-07-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930115639/http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?p=1266022 2007-09-30 dead 47 Nekos Brown – Freshman 49 Chris Ellis – RS Junior 72 Matt Tilley – Sophomore 90 Orion Martin – RS Sophomore 91 John Graves – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 96 Noland Burchette – RS Senior Cornerback  1 Victor Harris – Sophomore 5 Robert Alomar – Junior 15 Roland Minor – RS Junior 18 Brandon Flowers – RS Sophomore 21 Ryan Hash – RS Senior 22 Stephan Virgil – Freshman Linebacker    Devven Sutton – 10px|Redshirt Freshman  6 Andrew Bowman – RS Sophomore  9 Vince Hall – RS Junior 11 Xavier Adibi – RS Junior 13 Corey Gordon – RS Junior 26 Cody Grimm – RS Freshman 29 Chad Grimm – Senior 31 Brendan Hill – RS Senior 33 Brett Warren – 10px|Redshirt Junior 45 Purnell Sturdivant – RS Sophomore 56 Demetrius Taylor – RS Freshman 89 Jonas Houseright – RS Sophomore 94 Matt Wright – 10px|Redshirt Freshmanhttp://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtfootball/wb/92304 Hokies lose Ore to injury in 1st quarter King Randy 2006-11-19 The Roanoke Times 2006-07-11 dead https://archive.today/20120909194846/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtfootball/wb/92304 2012-09-09 Free Safety 25 D.J. Parker – Junior 26 Kent Hicks – RS Sophomorehttp://blog.washingtonpost.com/recruitinginsider/2007/01/remember_kent_hicks.html Remember Kent Hicks? Barr Josh The Washington Post 2007-01-24 2007-07-11 41 Cam Martin – RS Freshman 48 Cory Price – Senior Rover 24 Dorian Porch – RS Freshman 30 Cary Wade – RS Senior 32 Jake Patten – Senior 36 Aaron Rouse – RS Senior Place Kicker 46 Brandon Pace – RS Senior 92 Jud Dunlevy – RS Junior 98 Jared Develli – Junior Punter 23 Nic Schmitt – RS Senior 97 Brent Bowden – RS Freshman Deep Snapper 53 Nick Leeson – RS Senior 54 Bart McMillin – RS Junior 61 Scott King – JuniorStarters are in bold and players who left the team are struck out 10px|Redshirt Players who sat out during 2006 ("redshirted") are indicated with a "red shirt" icon Discipline issues Virginia Tech penalties by game Opponent Tech Penalties Opponent penalties Northeastern 7 (56 yards) 10 (78 yards) @ North Carolina 7 (55 yards) 1 (10 yards) Duke 9 (85 yards) 7 (43 yards) Cincinnati 7 (52 yards) 9 (75 yards) Georgia Tech 5 (28 yards) 8 (83 yards) Boston College 9 (88 yards) 9 (60 yards) Southern Miss 5 (41 yards) 7 (45 yards) Clemson 3 (22 yards) 1 (5 yards) Miami 3 (15 yards) 8 (62 yards) Kent State 5 (50 yards) 9 (71 yards) Wake Forest 6 (65 yards) 3 (27 yards) Virginia 3 (29 yards) 6 (45 yards) The first half of Virginia Tech's season was characterized by a lack of discipline for the Hokies, both on and off the field. Safety Aaron Rouse was penalized twice against Duke for roughing the passer. His second hit on Duke quarterback Thaddeus Lewis was a helmet-to-sternum hit that whiplashed his head with such force that it gave him a concussion. Duke's backup quarterback said of Tech, "They are a fast team. I'm lucky to come out in one piece. ... The roughing of the passer, the late hits, they were coming for us." http://www.newsobserver.com/736/story/487346.html Blue devils sacked 2006-11-30 2006-09-17 Chavez Luciana The News & Observer (Raleigh) DE Chris Ellis and WR Josh Morgan were arrested late Saturday night after the Hokies' victory over Cincinnati and charged with resisting arrest and obstructing justice. Morgan was also charged with disorderly conduct. Both players were suspended for the following game, a home loss to Georgia Tech and were later sentenced to one year of probation and 100 hours of community service. http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-vtsentence.n30,0,6950188.story?coll=dp-sports-local https://web.archive.org/web/20230411061102/https://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-vtsentence.n30,0,6950188.story?coll=dp-sports-local dead April 11, 2023 Hokies' Ellis, Morgan get community service, probation 2006-11-30 2006-11-30 Wood Norm Daily Press WR Josh Hyman was suspended for the Boston College game after an arrest for driving under the influence. http://www.wsls.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSLS%2FMGArticle%2FSLS_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149191233457&path=!sports Beamer Faces Questions About Behavior 2006-11-30 2006-10-18 Lindsey Sue AP https://web.archive.org/web/20070928040852/http://www.wsls.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSLS%2FMGArticle%2FSLS_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149191233457&path=!sports 2007-09-28 dead During the ESPN broadcast of the Boston College game, announcer Kirk Herbstreit became angry when cameras showed Tech players Vince Hall and Aaron Rouse arguing on the sidelines and showed linebacker Brendan Hill dancing on the sidelines with Tech trailing late in the game. The video of Herbstreit's rant was shown to the Tech team in Sunday meetings following the game. http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtfootball/wb/87562 https://archive.today/20061202194606/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/vtfootball/wb/87562 dead 2006-12-02 Herbstreit defends rant 2006-11-30 2006-10-18 King Randy The Roanoke Times Tech's discipline troubles came to a head when the Hokies were blown out in consecutive weeks by Georgia Tech and Boston College. Beamer responded by cracking down on trash-talking, personal fouls, and other negative behaviors. The team responded and committed no personal fouls and only two defensive penalties total in the three games following the BC loss. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/07/AR2006110701347.html Discipline Suits Hokies' Defense 2006-11-30 2006-11-08 Kilgore Adam Washington Post Defense Virginia Tech finished the regular season leading the nation in total defense, scoring defense, and pass defense. http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/2006/Internet/ranking_summary/2006000000742.HTML Virginia Tech ( 10 – 2 – 0 ) Thru: 11/25/06 2006-11-30 2006-11-25 NCAA This was the second year in a row that defensive coordinator Bud Foster's unit had led the nation in total defense. References Virginia Tech Category:Virginia Tech Hokies football seasons Virginia Tech Hokies football