South Carolina at Virginia Tech

Saturday, October 8, 1988 Share

No. 8 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 26–⁠24. It was their 17th meeting; after it, South Carolina led the series 9–⁠7–⁠1.

Away8South Carolina8–⁠4 in 1988

HomeVirginia Tech3–⁠8 in 1988

FinalHigh 55°F, low 25°FAttendance 42,845

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

South Carolina 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

South Carolina leads 12–⁠7–⁠2 in 21 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	South Carolina 24, Virginia Tech 11
1991	South Carolina 28, Virginia Tech 21
1990	South Carolina 35, Virginia Tech 24
1989	Virginia Tech 17, South Carolina 17
1988	South Carolina 26, Virginia Tech 24
1987	South Carolina 40, Virginia Tech 10