Virginia Tech at Louisville
Saturday, September 8, 1979 Share
Virginia Tech beat Louisville 15–14. It was their first meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 77°F, low 54°FAttendance 29,436
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Louisville 64% to win. Virginia Tech won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Virginia Tech–Louisville gameVirginia Tech leads 6–4 in 10 meetings, counting the nine since this game.
| 2025 | Louisville 28, Virginia Tech 16 | |
| 2023 | Louisville 34, Virginia Tech 3 | |
| 2020 | Virginia Tech 42, Louisville 35 | |
| 2005 | Virginia Tech 35, Louisville 24 | Gator Bowl |
| 1992 | Louisville 21, Virginia Tech 17 | |
| 1991 | Virginia Tech 41, Louisville 13 |
Around this game
Virginia Tech
- Next gamevs. App StateSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 1979
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records
Louisville
- Next gameat MiamiSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonLouisville in 1979
- ProgramLouisville history and records