Virginia Tech vs. Air Force

Saturday, December 15, 1984, Independence Bowl Share

Air Force beat Virginia Tech 23–⁠7. It was their first meeting; after it, Air Force led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral siteVirginia Tech8–⁠4 in 1984

Neutral siteAir Force8–⁠4 in 1984

FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 41,100Payout $800,000 (Wikipedia)Referee: Joe Hicks (SEC)

MVP Bart Weiss (QB, Air Force)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Virginia Tech 53% to win. Air Force won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2002	Virginia Tech 20, Air Force 13	San Francisco Bowl
1984	Air Force 23, Virginia Tech 7	Independence Bowl