Virginia Tech vs. Nebraska

Tuesday, December 31, 1996, Orange Bowl Share

No. 6 Nebraska beat No. 10 Virginia Tech 41–⁠21. It was their first meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site10Virginia Tech10–⁠2 in 1996

Neutral site6Nebraska11–⁠2 in 1996

FinalTV: CBSAttendance 51,212Referee: Dick Honig (Big Ten)

MVPs Nebraska RB Damon Benning and; Virginia Tech RB Ken OxendineWikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Nebraska 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Virginia Tech leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.