Virginia Tech at Akron

Saturday, September 7, 1996

No. 15 Virginia Tech beat Akron 21–⁠18. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 4–⁠0.

Away15Virginia Tech10–⁠2 in 1996
21
HomeAkron4–⁠7 in 1996
18

FinalHigh 69°F, low 66°F, 1.57 in. of rainAttendance 12,293

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Virginia Tech 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Virginia Tech leads 5–⁠0 in five meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2000Virginia Tech 52, Akron 23
1996Virginia Tech 21, Akron 18
1995Virginia Tech 77, Akron 27
1991Virginia Tech 42, Akron 24
1989Virginia Tech 29, Akron 3

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