Hokie ClubThe Virginia Tech football team is gearing up for its final regular season game of the 2023 season, facing its in-state rival, Virginia. The Commonwealth Cup is at stake, and the teams will clash at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, at 3:30 PM ET.
The Hokies will visit the Cavaliers, aiming for a win to retain the Commonwealth Cup and secure bowl eligibility. This will mark the 104th matchup between the programs, with Tech leading the series 60-38-5 against Virginia. For more information on the Commonwealth Clash, presented by Smithfield, visit hokiesports.com/clash.
For a closer look of the two's history, read below for Tech's Series Snapshot, driven by AAA.
Most Recent Matchup
Nov. 27, 2021 – Virginia Tech 29, Virginia 24 (Charlottesville, Va.)
Defensive line coach J.C. Price served as the interim coach, replacing Justin Fuente, and led the Virginia Tech football team to a 29-24 victory over Virginia, securing a spot in the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl. Quarterback Braxton Burmeister, who ran for 115 yards, connected with wide receiver Tayvion Robinson for a 61-yard touchdown and caught a 3-yard pass from Robinson on a double-reverse play as the Hokies secured their 17th win in the last 18 meetings. Overall, Tech rushed for 320 yards, with running back Raheem Blackshear leading the team on the ground with 169 yards on 18 carries, including a 50-yard rush. Safety Tae Daley intercepted a pass on the defensive side, leading to an 18-yard scoring run by Blackshear.
Memorable Games
Nov. 23, 2018 – Virginia Tech 34, Virginia 31 (OT) (Blacksburg, Va.)
Tech won the only overtime game in the history of the Commonwealth Clash to extend its winning streak to 15 straight over the Cavaliers, the longest streak by either team in the history of the series. After Virginia took a 31-24 lead with 2:41 remaining, quarterback Ryan Willis connected with tight end Dalton Keene on a 45-yard pass on 3rd-and-10 to set the Hokies up on the UVA 30-yard line. Wide receiver Hezekiah Grimsley recovered a VT fumble in the end zone to tie the game at 31-31. In overtime, kicker Brian Johnson made a 42-yard field goal, and defensive end Emmanuel Belmar sealed the win with a fumble recovery on UVA's last possession.
Ricky Walker raises the Cup after the overtime win in Lane Stadium.
Brian Johnson drills the game-winning field goal, a 42-yarder in OT.
Jovonn Quillen scored a touchdown off of a blocked punt in the first quarter.
Tré Turner makes an incredible (look at the ref's face) one-handed catch over UVA's Bryce Hall.
Nov. 24, 2007 – No. 8 Virginia Tech 33, No. 16 Virginia 21 (Charlottesville, Va.)
With the ACC Coastal division title and a trip to the 2007 ACC Championship Game on the line, the Hokies downed the Cavs by double digits at Scott Stadium to go to their second conference title game in three years. Quarterback Sean Glennon completed 13 of 19 passes for 260 yards with a 39-yard touchdown pass to receiver Eddie Royal, who had six receptions for 147 yards in the game. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor rushed for two touchdowns in the game and running back Brandon Ore carried the ball 31 times for 147 yards. Defensively, cornerback Brandon Flowers forced an interception and defensive tackle Barry Booker recorded 4.5 TFLs as the Hokies retained the Commonwealth Cup and would go on to beat Boston College the following week for their second ACC title.
Barry Booker lifts the Cup at midfield following Tech's win in Charlottesville.
Brandon Flowers says, 'Not in my house,' as he lets the ball down following his interception.
Sean Glennon delivers a pass over the middle.
Branden Ore gets ready to make impact with UVA's Nate Lyles.
Nov. 18, 1995 – No. 20 Virginia Tech 36, No. 13 Virginia 29 (Charlottesville, Va.)
In a game that pitted the Big East champion Hokies versus the Co-ACC champion Cavaliers, Tech came back from a 29-14 deficit in the fourth quarter to upset UVA in Charlottesville. Quarterback Jim Druckenmiller threw a 10-yard touchdown to wideout Jermaine Holmes to make it a 29-20 game with 12:59 left in the game. Tech kicker Atle Larsen made a 35-yard field goal on Tech's next possession to cut the UVA lead to 29-23. On the next UVA possession, current interim defensive line coach J.C. Price and Cornell Brown combined for 3.0 TFL and 2.0 sacks to force a three-and-out. Druckenmiller would later hit Holmes again for a 32-yard touchdown to take a 30-29 lead with 47 seconds remaining. After UVA marched into Tech territory, cornerback Antonio Banks sealed the win with a 65-yard pick-six on the final play of the game.
Antonio Banks returns the game-sealing pick-six.
Jim Druckenmiller celebrates with some fellow Hokies after the win.
Jim Druckenmiller, while in the pocket, scans the field.
Jermaine Holmes catches a clutch touchdown with 47 seconds left to take the lead.