Virginia at Virginia Tech
Friday, November 29, 1996. Virginia Tech won the Commonwealth Cup the first time it was played for Share
No. 17 Virginia Tech beat No. 20 Virginia 26–9. It was their 78th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 39–29–5 in the games on file.
FinalHigh 44°F, low 18°FAttendance 50,128
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia Tech 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Virginia–Virginia Tech gameVirginia Tech leads 62–34–5 in 101 meetings on file, counting the 28 since this game.
Around this game
Virginia
- Next gamevs. MiamiDec. 27, 1996, Carquest Bowl
- SeasonVirginia in 1996
- ProgramVirginia history and records
Virginia Tech
- Next gamevs. NebraskaDec. 31, 1996, Orange Bowl
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 1996
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records