Auburn at Virginia Tech
Saturday, September 23, 1978 Share
Auburn beat Virginia Tech 18–7. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Auburn led the series 2–1–1.
FinalHigh 79°F, low 55°F, 0.65 in. of rainAttendance 38,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia Tech 55% to win. Auburn won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Auburn–Virginia Tech gameAuburn leads 3–1–1 in five meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2004 | Auburn 16, Virginia Tech 13 | Sugar Bowl |
| 1978 | Auburn 18, Virginia Tech 7 | |
| 1975 | Virginia Tech 23, Auburn 16 | |
| 1925 | Auburn 19, Virginia Tech 0 | |
| 1924 | Virginia Tech 0, Auburn 0 |
Around this game
Auburn
- Next gamevs. TennesseeSept. 30, 1978
- SeasonAuburn in 1978
- ProgramAuburn history and records
Virginia Tech
- Next gamevs. William & MarySept. 30, 1978
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 1978
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records