The 1999 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented the Virginia Tech as a member of the Big East Conference during the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by 13th-year head coach Frank Beamer, the Hokies compiled an overall record of 11–1 with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, winning the Big East title. Virginia's Tech's the only blemish came in the 2000 Sugar Bowl, the BCS National Championship Game, where the Hokies lost to the Florida State Seminoles. The team finished with a program-best No. 2 ranking in the final AP poll.
| 1999 Virginia Tech Hokies football | |
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Big East champion Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy | |
Sugar Bowl (BCS NCG), L 29–46 vs. Florida State | |
| Conference | Big East Conference |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 3 |
| AP | No. 2 |
| Record | 11–1 (7–0 Big East) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Rickey Bustle (6th season) |
| Offensive scheme | Multiple |
| Defensive coordinator | Bud Foster (5th season) |
| Base defense | 4–4 |
| Home stadium | Lane Stadium |
Seasons | |
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| No. 2 Virginia Tech $ | 7 | – | 0 | 11 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 15 Miami (FL) | 6 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boston College | 4 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Syracuse | 3 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| West Virginia | 3 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pittsburgh | 2 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Temple | 2 | – | 5 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rutgers | 1 | – | 6 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michael Vick led the Hokies to an 11–0 start, only the second perfect regular season in school history, and the national title game against Florida State. Although Virginia Tech lost 46–29, Vick was able to bring the team back from a 21-point deficit to take a 29–28 lead into the fourth quarter. During the season, Vick appeared on the cover of an ESPN The Magazine issue. Vick led the NCAA in passing efficiency that year, setting a record for a freshman (180.4), which was also good enough for the third-highest all-time mark. Vick was awarded an ESPY Award as the nation's top college player, and won the first-ever Archie Griffin Award as college football's most valuable player. He was invited to the 1999 Heisman Trophy presentation and finished third in the voting behind Ron Dayne and Joe Hamilton. Vick's third-place finish matched the highest finish ever by a freshman up to that point, first set by Herschel Walker in 1980 (Adrian Peterson later broke that mark, finishing second in 2004).
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
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| September 4 | 1:00 p.m. | James Madison* | No. 11 |
| W 47–0 | 51,907 | ||
| September 11 | 1:00 p.m. | UAB* | No. 11 |
| W 31–10 | 51,907 | ||
| September 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Clemson* | No. 8 |
| ESPN | W 31–11 | 51,907 | |
| October 2 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 24 Virginia* | No. 8 |
| ESPN2 | W 31–7 | 51,800 | |
| October 9 | 6:00 p.m. | at Rutgers | No. 6 |
| W 58–20 | 30,764 | ||
| October 16 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 16 Syracuse | No. 4 |
| ESPN | W 62–0 | 53,130 | |
| October 30 | 7:00 p.m. | at Pittsburgh | No. 3 |
| ESPN2 | W 30–17 | 42,678 | |
| November 6 | 3:30 p.m. | at West Virginia | No. 3 |
| CBS | W 22–20 | 56,906 | |
| November 13 | 7:30 p.m. | No. 19 Miami (FL) | No. 2 |
| ESPN | W 43–10 | 53,130 | |
| November 20 | 12:00 p.m. | at Temple | No. 2 |
| ESPN2 | W 62–7 | 25,822 | |
| November 26 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 22 Boston College | No. 2 |
| CBS | W 38–14 | 53,130 | |
| January 4, 2000 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. No. 1 Florida State* | No. 2 |
| ABC | L 29–46 | 79,280 | |
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Rankings
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
| AP | 13 (1) | 11 (1) | 11 (1) | 10 (1) | 8 (1) | 8 (1) | 5 (1) | 4 (1) | 4 (2) | 3 (5) | 3 (6) | 2 (4) | 2 (6) | 2 (4) | 2 (6) | 2 (6) | 2 |
| Coaches | 14 | 14* | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 (2) | 2 (1) | 2 (1) | 2 (2) | 2 (3) | 2 (3) | 3 |
| BCS | Not released | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Not released | ||||||||
Game summaries
James Madison
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • No. 11 Hokies | 14 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 47 |
- Date: September 4
- Location:
Lane Stadium
Blacksburg, VA - Game start: 1:00 pm
- Elapsed time: 2:52
- Game attendance: 51,907
- Referee: John Smith
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 7:01 | VT | Michael Vick 3-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 7–0 |
| 4:41 | VT | Michael Vick 54-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 14–0 | |
| 2 | 10:42 | VT | Shayne Graham 32-yard field goal | VT 17–0 |
| 7:18 | VT | Michael Vick 7-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 24–0 | |
| 4:21 | VT | Team safety | VT 26–0 | |
| 3 | 8:56 | VT | André Davis 22-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 33–0 |
| 3:12 | VT | D. Meyer 2-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 40–0 | |
| 4 | 11:58 | VT | A. Kendrick 2-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 47–0 |
Freshman Michael Vick ran for three touchdowns in the first 22 minutes of the game, but left due to an injury after he somersaulted into the end zone on the third score. Playing in his first collegiate game, Vick had run for 54 yards, and thrown for 110 yards in leading the Hokies to a 24–0 lead that turned into a 47–0 win. Shyrone Stith led the Hokies on the ground with 122 yards on 18 carries. Andre Kendrick had 11 carries for 45 yards including a 2-yard touchdown that capped the scoring. Andre Davis scored on a 22-yard reverse and backup quarterback Dave Meyer had the other rushing touchdown for Tech. Shayne Graham kicked a 32-yard field goal. Corey Moore had a sack and two tackles for loss, including one that resulted in a JMU safety in the second quarter.
UAB
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Blazers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| • No. 11 Hokies | 10 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 31 |
- Date: September 11
- Location:
Lane Stadium
Blacksburg, VA - Game start: 12:59 pm
- Elapsed time: 2:53
- Game attendance: 51,907
- Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), Sunny, Wind NNW 5–8 mph (8.0–12.9 km/h)
- Referee: Alberto Riveron
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 7:01 | VT | E. Johnson 41-yard pass from D. Meyer (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 7–0 |
| 3:54 | VT | Shayne Graham 22-yard field goal | VT 10–0 | |
| 2 | 9:44 | VT | Shyrone Stith 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 17–0 |
| 3:50 | UAB | P. Coleman 29-yard pass from D. Dixon (R. Gallego kick) | VT 17–7 | |
| 0:38 | UAB | J. Arians 47-yard field goal | VT 17–10 | |
| 4 | 13:43 | VT | André Davis 35-yard pass from A. Kendrick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 24–10 |
| 2:07 | VT | L. Suggs 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 31–10 | |
Virginia Tech's defense set a school record, allowing only 63 yards of total offense, leading the Hokies over visiting University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) 31-10. Tech played without starting quarterback Michael Vick, who was relieved by Dave Meyer. Meyer threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Emmitt Johnson on the first series of the game to give Tech the lead it would never relinquish. However, before halftime, he turned the ball over four times, three interceptions and a fumble. Those turnovers enabled the Blazers to stay in the game, and Tech led by 17-10 at halftime thanks to a 22-yard field goal by Shayne Graham and a one-yard touchdown by Shyrone Stith. The lead remained at seven points until early in the fourth quarter when tailback Andre Kendrick threw a 35-yard option touchdown pass to Andre Davis. Lee Suggs capped the scoring with a one-yard touchdown jaunt with 2:07 left in the game, one of only four carries he had on the day. Stith led the Hokies with 129 rushing yards and Kendrick added 44 yards rushing to his passing touchdown. Corey Moore had three sacks for 27 yards and two tackles for loss for another three yards.
Clemson
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Tigers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| • No. 8 Hokies | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 31 |
- Date: September 23
- Location:
Lane Stadium
Blacksburg, VA - Game start: 8:02 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:08
- Game attendance: 51,907
- Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), Clear & Chilly, Wind SW 3–5 mph (4.8–8.0 km/h)
- Referee: Robert Woodhttps://stats.hokiesports.com/football/box/?5943
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Lee Corso (analyst), and Dr. Jerry Punch (sideline)
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 1:12 | VT | Shyrone Stith 3-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 7–0 |
| 2 | 14:12 | VT | A. Kendrick 24-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 14–0 |
| 5:36 | Clem | C. Campbell 27-yard field goal | VT 14–3 | |
| 4 | 11:31 | Clem | T. Lee 9-yard pass from T. Lazzara (J. Lemay pass) | VT 14–11 |
| 5:00 | VT | Shayne Graham 47-yard field goal | VT 17–11 | |
| 3:09 | VT | Ike Charlton 34-yard interception return (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 24–11 | |
| 2:31 | VT | Corey Moore 32-yard fumble return (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 31–11 | |
Virginia Tech led the entire way in this Thursday night ESPN contest, but needed two late scores by the defense to seal the win. The Hokies jumped out to a 14-0 lead during a two-minute span from the end of the first to the beginning of the second quarters when Shyrone Stith capped a drive with a three-yard run, putting them ahead 7-0 with 1:12 left in the first quarter. On their next possession, Virginia Tech quickly extended their lead. Freshman quarterback Michael Vick, playing for the first time since his first half injury against JMU, gained 31 yards on an option play, setting the stage for backup tailback Andre Kendrick to score on a 24-yard run. Clemson got on the board for the first time with a 27-yard field goal by Chris Campbell to make the half-time lead 14-3 Tech. The Tigers cut the Tech lead to a field goal when it ran a fake field goal from the Tech nine with place kicker Tony Lazzara passing to running back Vince Ciurciu. Clemson then converted a two-point attempt with a pass from quarterback Brandon Streeter to Jason LeMay, making the score 14-11. Shayne Graham gave the Hokie a six-point lead with five minutes left in the game before the country's top-ranked defense came through for the Hokies. First, Ike Charlton intercepted a pass and returned it 34 yards for a touchdown. Shortly afterward, All-American player Moore stripped the ball from the Clemson quarterback, recovered it, and ran 32 yards to score another touchdown, the first of his career. Tech piled up 285 rushing yards led by Stith's 162 yards and Vick's 60 yards. The Hokie "D" allowed only 221 yards, with only a net of 17 on the ground. Moore had two tackles for loss and two sacks while Jamel Smith led the team with 11 total tackles, including seven solo efforts.
At Virginia
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • No. 8 Hokies | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Cavaliers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
- Date: October 2
- Location:
Scott Stadium
Charlottesville, VA - Game start: 6:07 pm
- Elapsed time: 2:48
- Game attendance: 51,800
- Referee: John Smith
- Television network: ESPN2
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 9:15 | VT | Andre Davis 60-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 7–0 |
| 2:21 | VT | Shyrone Stith 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 14–0 | |
| 2 | 12:10 | UVA | B. Baber 1-yard pass from D. Ellis (T. Braverman kick) | VT 14–7 |
| 7:09 | VT | Shyrone Stith 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 21–7 | |
| 3:32 | VT | Shyrone Stith 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 28–7 | |
| 3 | 5:11 | VT | Shayne Graham 48-yard field goal | VT 31–7 |
Michael Vick completed seven of nine passes for 222 yards and ran for another 40 yards to give the Hokies a dominating 31-7 win in their first away game of the season. It was the first time that Tech played UVA in game not the season finale since 1989. On its second possession, Vick threw 60-yards to Andre Davis to open the scoring. Shyrone Stith then scored on three one-yard runs before the end of the first half to put the Hokies up 28-7 at the break. In total he ran for 113 yards on 23 carries. The Tech defense held the 24th ranked Cavaliers to 51 net yards rushing including seven tackles for loss and six sacks. John Engelberger led the Hokies with two of each.
At Rutgers
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • No. 5 Hokies | 14 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 58 |
| Scarlet Knights | 14 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
- Date: October 9
- Location:
Rutgers Stadium
Piscataway, NJ - Game start: 6:05 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:03
- Game attendance: 30,764
- Referee: Jack Cramer
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 14:42 | VT | Andre Davis 74-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 7–0 |
| 10:27 | RU | M. McMahon 12-yard run (S. Barone kick) | Tied 7–7 | |
| 6:35 | VT | J. Ferguson 20-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 14–7 | |
| 5:22 | RU | L. J. Smith 36-yard pass from M. McMahon (S. Barone kick) | Tied 14–14 | |
| 2 | 12:07 | VT | Andre Davis 13-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 21–14 |
| 7:39 | VT | Shyrone Stith 2-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 28–14 | |
| 3:39 | VT | R. Hall 36-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 35–14 | |
| 1:40 | VT | Michael Vick 22-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 42–14 | |
| 0:26 | VT | R. Hall 5-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 49–14 | |
| 3 | 6:21 | VT | A. Kendrick 10-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 56–14 |
| 4 | 4:36 | RU | S. Stanton 11-yard run (kick blocked) | VT 56–20 |
| 4:36 | VT | R. Whitaker 98-yard PAT return | VT 58–20 | |
The fifth-ranked Hokies put up 35 points in the second quarter to throttle the Scarlet Knights 58-20 in Piscataway, NJ. Vick was 11-12 through the air, including two touchdown passes to Andre Davis (74 and 13), and another two to Ricky Hall (36 and five). He had a total of 248 passing yards and also put up 68 rushing yards and a touchdown. Shryone Stith had 59 yards and a touchdown, Jarrett Ferguson had 40 yards and a ground score, and Andre Kendrick also hauled one into the end zone. Tech had six tackles for loss and five sacks. Ronyell Whitaker returned a blocked PAT for a two-point defensive extra point, capping the Hokies 58-point effort.
No. 16 Syracuse
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 16 Orangemen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • No. 4 Hokies | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 62 |
- Date: October 16
- Location:
Lane Stadium
Blacksburg, VA - Game start: 6:08 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:24
- Game attendance: 53,130
- Referee: Dennis Hennigan
- Television network: ESPN
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 7:26 | VT | Corey Bird 26-yard fumble return (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 7–0 |
| 2:24 | VT | Shyrone Stith 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 14–0 | |
| 2 | 12:58 | VT | R. Hall 8-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 21–0 |
| 6:13 | VT | Shyrone Stith 1-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 28–0 | |
| 0:23 | VT | Shayne Graham 25-yard field goal | VT 31–0 | |
| 3 | 13:01 | VT | Shayne Graham 37-yard field goal | VT 34–0 |
| 10:08 | VT | A. Kendrick 7-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 41–0 | |
| 1:34 | VT | Andre Davis 28-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 48–0 | |
| 4 | 4:56 | VT | P. Summers 43-yard interception return (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 55–0 |
| 2:33 | VT | T. Butler fumble recovery in end zone (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 62–0 | |
Virginia Tech scored two touchdowns in every quarter, including three tallies by the defense in a stifling performance, beating the 16th ranked Syracuse Orange 62-0. At the time, it was the largest shutout defeat a ranked team had suffered. The Tech defense opened the scoring mid-way through the first quarter on a 26-yard fumble recovery returned for a touchdown by Cory Bird. The "D" had 12 tackles for loss and two sacks in holding the 'Cuse to 77 net yards rushing and allowed only six completed passes for a total of 43 yard, a total of 120 total yards. After running up a 48-0 lead at the end of the third quarter, Tech put in second-string quarterback Dave Meyer and throttled down its offense. (Michael Vick was only 8-16 for 135 yards and an 8-yard touchdown to Ricky Hall). However, the defense kept up the pressure, scoring on two straight Syracuse possessions, once on a 46-yard pick-six by Phillip Summers and a then on a fumble by the Syracuse punter in the end zone by Tee Butler. On offense, Shyrone Stith ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Backfield mate Andre Kendrick had 65 yards and one touchdown. Andre Davis ran a reverse 28 yards for a score. Shayne Graham kicked two field goals.
At Pittsburgh
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • No. 3 Hokies | 10 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 30 |
| Panthers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
- Date: October 30
- Location:
Pitt Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA - Game start: 7:07 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:26
- Game attendance: 42,678
- Referee: Jack Cramer
- Television network: ESPN2
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 10:48 | VT | Michael Vick 46-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 7–0 |
| 1:33 | VT | Shayne Graham 46-yard field goal | VT 10–0 | |
| 2 | 14:09 | Pitt | N. Goings 1-yard run (N. Lotz kick) | VT 10–7 |
| 10:53 | VT | Andre Davis 37-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 17–7 | |
| 3:41 | VT | Shyrone Stith 9-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 24–7 | |
| 0:07 | VT | Shayne Graham 32-yard field goal | VT 27–7 | |
| 3 | 12:02 | Pitt | Antonio Bryant 16-yard pass from D. Priestley (N. Lotz kick) | VT 27–14 |
| 4 | 14:47 | Pitt | N. Lotz 23-yard field goal | VT 27–17 |
| 11:09 | VT | Shayne Graham 52-yard field goal | VT 30–17 | |
The Hokies beat the Pittsburgh Panthers 30–17 at Three Rivers Stadium. The win improved Virginia Tech’s record to 8–0. The Hokies opened the scoring in the first quarter following a blocked punt by Andre Davis, which set up a 46-yard touchdown run by quarterback Michael Vick. Later in the quarter, Vick connected with Davis for a 37-yard touchdown pass. Shayne Graham added a 20-yard field goal in the second quarter, giving the Hokies a 17–0 lead. Pittsburgh responded with two touchdown passes from quarterback David Priestley, narrowing the score to 20–14 in the third quarter. Graham added a 28-yard field goal to extend the lead to 23–14. In the fourth quarter, Vick scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to seal the game at 30–17. Virginia Tech’s offensive leaders included Michael Vick, who passed for 131 yards and rushed for 55 yards with two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing). Andre Kendrick led all rushers with 139 yards on 20 carries. Andre Davis recorded 76 receiving yards and one touchdown, along with a blocked punt. Defensively, the Hokies allowed 407 passing yards but limited Pittsburgh to 17 points. Linebacker Jamel Smith led the team with 12 tackles, while Corey Moore added two sacks and a forced fumble.
At West Virginia
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • No. 3 Hokies | 0 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 22 |
| Mountaineers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
- Date: November 6
- Location:
Mountaineer Field
Morgantown, WV - Game start: 3:32 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:48
- Game attendance: 56,906
- Referee: Jim Maconaghy
- Television network: CBS
- Source: Box Score
Virginia Tech defeated West Virginia 22–20 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. The game, later dubbed the “Miracle in Morgantown,” preserved the Hokies’ undefeated season and national title hopes. Virginia Tech opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 46-yard touchdown run by Andre Kendrick. West Virginia answered with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Marc Bulger to Khori Ivy, tying the game at 7–7. Shayne Graham added a 20-yard field goal and Shyrone Stith scored on a 6-yard run in the third quarter to give Tech a 15–7 lead. West Virginia surged ahead in the fourth quarter with two touchdown passes from Brad Lewis—one to Shawn Terry and another to Ivy—taking a 20–15 lead with 1:11 remaining. Michael Vick then led a dramatic final drive, completing a 26-yard pass to Emmett Johnson and scrambling for 13 yards to move the Hokies into field goal range. With five seconds left, Shayne Graham converted a 44-yard field goal to win the game. Virginia Tech’s offensive leaders included Michael Vick, who passed for 255 yards and rushed for 50 yards. Shyrone Stith rushed for 84 yards and one touchdown, while Andre Kendrick added 71 yards and a touchdown. Emmett Johnson led receivers with 71 yards. Defensively, Corey Moore recorded two sacks and Jamel Smith led the team with 10 tackles.
No. 19 Miami (FL)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 19 Hurricanes | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| • No. 2 Hokies | 7 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 43 |
- Date: November 13
- Location:
Lane Stadium
Blacksburg, VA - Game start: 7:38 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:30
- Game attendance: 53,130
- Referee: John Smith
- Television network: ESPN
- Source: Box Score
On November 13, 1999, No. 2 Virginia Tech defeated No. 19 Miami 43–10 at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast live from campus for the first time, underscoring national interest in the Hokies’ undefeated season. Miami jumped out to a 10–0 lead in the first quarter with a 28-yard field goal by Andy Crosland and a 7-yard touchdown pass from Kenny Kelly to Andre King. Virginia Tech responded with a 1-yard touchdown run by Shyrone Stith late in the first quarter, followed by a 41-yard scoring run from Stith early in the second to take a 14–10 halftime lead. The Hokies added two field goals from Shayne Graham in the third quarter (42 and 28 yards) to extend the margin to 20–10. In the fourth quarter, Tech scored 23 unanswered points: Michael Vick threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to André Davis, Ricky Hall returned a punt 64 yards for a touchdown, and Vick added a 10-yard touchdown run. Michael Vick finished with 143 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and 60 rushing yards with one rushing score. Shyrone Stith rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns. André Davis led receivers with 76 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, cornerback Anthony Midget intercepted three passes, while Ike Charlton recovered three fumbles, returning one 51 yards for a touchdown. Corey Moore added two sacks, and Jamel Smith recorded nine tackles, including six solo stops
At Temple
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • No. 2 Hokies | 10 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 62 |
| Owls | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
- Date: November 20
- Location:
Veterans Stadium
Philadelphia, PA - Game start: 12:10 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:14
- Game attendance: 25,822
- Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), Cloudy, Wind SW 10 mph (16 km/h)
- Referee: Thomas DeJoseph
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Rich Waltz (play-by-play), Gino Torretta (analyst), and Don McPherson (sideline)
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 11:50 | TU | M. Godfrey 2-yard run (Cap Poklemba kick) | Temple 7–0 |
| 10:49 | VT | Michael Vick 53-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | Tied 7–7 | |
| 0:38 | VT | Shayne Graham 28-yard field goal | VT 10–7 | |
| 2 | 14:50 | VT | L. Austin 31-yard interception return (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 17–7 |
| 2:25 | VT | André Davis 65-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 24–7 | |
| 0:06 | VT | Shayne Graham 34-yard field goal | VT 27–7 | |
| 3 | 1:08 | VT | Michael Vick 75-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 34–7 |
| 4:43 | VT | André Davis 30-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 41–7 | |
| 2:05 | VT | A. Kendrick 20-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 48–7 | |
| 4 | 14:48 | VT | A. Kendrick 3-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 55–7 |
| 8:38 | VT | Lee Suggs 2-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 62–7 | |
Virginia Tech defeated Temple 62–7 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, improving to 10–0 on the season. Temple scored first on a 2-yard touchdown run by Marcus Godfrey, but Virginia Tech responded with 62 unanswered points. Michael Vick tied the game with a 53-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. In the second, Vick added a 1-yard touchdown run, and Shayne Graham kicked a 22-yard field goal. Vick then connected with André Davis for a 39-yard touchdown pass, giving the Hokies a 24–7 halftime lead. Virginia Tech dominated the second half. Vick opened the third quarter with a 75-yard touchdown run. Later in the quarter, he threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Hall and added a 1-yard touchdown run—his fourth rushing score of the game. In the fourth quarter, backup quarterback Dave Meyer threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Emmett Johnson, and backup tailback Jarrett Ferguson scored on a 1-yard run to close out the scoring. Michael Vick finished with 203 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns on just eight carries, along with 122 passing yards and two touchdown passes. André Davis led all receivers with 89 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Corey Moore recorded two sacks and a forced fumble, while Jamel Smith led the team with 10 tackles. The Hokies outgained Temple 607 to 254 in total yardage and forced three turnovers
No. 22 Boston College
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 22 Eagles | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| • No. 2 Hokies | 7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 38 |
- Date: November 26
- Location:
Lane Stadium
Blacksburg, VA - Game start: 2:41 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:13
- Game attendance: 53,130
- Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C), Scattered Showers/Thunderstorms, Wind W 10–15 mph (16–24 km/h)
- Referee: Dennis Hennigan
- Television network: CBS
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 12:24 | VT | Shyrone Stith 3-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 7–0 |
| 2 | 13:15 | VT | André Davis 69-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 14–0 |
| 9:12 | VT | André Davis 59-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 21–0 | |
| 2:40 | VT | Shayne Graham 40-yard field goal | VT 24–0 | |
| 3 | 1:08 | BC | D. Dewalt 97-yard pass from Tim Hasselbeck (J. Matich kick) | VT 24–7 |
| 4 | 12:37 | VT | C. Hawkins 30-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | VT 31–7 |
| 3:27 | VT | Michael Vick 5-yard run(Shayne Graham kick) | VT 38–7 | |
| 0:46 | BC | William Green 45-yard run (J. Matich kick) | VT 38–14 | |
Tech defeated No. 22 Boston College 38–14 at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, completing the program’s first perfect regular season since 1918. The Hokies improved to 11–0 and remained in contention for a berth in the national championship game. Virginia Tech opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run by Shyrone Stith in the first quarter. In the second, Michael Vick threw two long touchdown passes to André Davis—one for 69 yards and another for 59 yards—followed by a 40-yard field goal from Shayne Graham to give the Hokies a 24–0 halftime lead. Boston College scored in the third quarter on a 97-yard touchdown pass from Tim Hasselbeck to Dedrick Dewalt, but Virginia Tech responded in the fourth with a 1-yard touchdown run by Jarrett Ferguson and a 1-yard touchdown pass from Vick to Ricky Hall. Boston College added a late touchdown to close the scoring. Michael Vick finished with 222 passing yards and three touchdowns, along with 42 rushing yards. André Davis led all receivers with 140 yards and two touchdowns. Shyrone Stith rushed for 78 yards and one score. Defensively, Corey Moore recorded two sacks and a forced fumble, while Jamel Smith led the team with 11 tackles. Virginia Tech’s defense held Boston College to 14 rushing yards and forced two turnovers
No. 1 Florida State (Sugar Bowl)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 2 Hokies | 7 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 29 |
| • No. 1 Seminoles | 14 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 46 |
- Date: January 4, 2000
- Location:
Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans - Game start: 7:20 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:55
- Game attendance: 79,280
- Game weather: Indoors
- Referee: Steve Shaw
- TV announcers (ABC): Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Lynn Swann (sideline), and Jack Arute (sideline)
- Source: Box Score
| 1 | 3:22 | FSU | Warrick 64-yard pass from Weinke (Janikowski kick) | FSU 7–0 |
| 2:14 | FSU | Chaney 6-yard blocked punt return (Janikowski kick) | FSU 14–0 | |
| 0:30 | VT | André Davis 49-yard pass from Michael Vick (Shayne Graham kick) | FSU 14–7 | |
| 2 | 13:45 | FSU | Dugans 63-yard pass from Weinke (Janikowski kick) | FSU 21–7 |
| 11:40 | FSU | Warrick 59-yard punt return (Janikowski kick) | FSU 28–7 | |
| 0:37 | VT | Michael Vick 3-yard run (Shayne Graham kick) | FSU 28–14 | |
| 3 | 7:54 | VT | Shayne Graham 23-yard field goal | FSU 28–17 |
| 5:57 | VT | Andre Kendrick 29-yard run (2-point pass failed) | FSU 28–23 | |
| 2:13 | VT | Andre Kendrick 6-yard run (2-point pass failed) | VT 29–28 | |
| 4 | 12:59 | FSU | Dugans 14-yard pass from Weinke (Warrick pass from Weinke) | FSU 36–29 |
| 10:26 | FSU | Janikowski 32-yard field goal | FSU 39–29 | |
| 7:42 | FSU | Warrick 43-yard pass from Chris Weinke (Janikowski kick) | FSU 46–29 | |
Tech faced No. 1 Florida State in the Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game served as the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship and marked Virginia Tech’s first appearance in a title game. Florida State won 46–29 to complete a perfect season and claim the national championship. Florida State jumped out to a 28–14 halftime lead behind explosive plays, including a 64-yard touchdown pass from Chris Weinke to Peter Warrick and a 59-yard punt return touchdown by Warrick. Virginia Tech responded with a 49-yard touchdown pass from Michael Vick to André Davis and a 3-yard touchdown run by Vick. In the third quarter, Virginia Tech rallied to take a 29–28 lead. Shayne Graham kicked a 23-yard field goal, and Andre Kendrick added touchdown runs of 29 and 6 yards. Florida State regained control in the fourth quarter, scoring 18 unanswered points. Weinke threw touchdown passes to Ron Dugans and Warrick, and Sebastian Janikowski added a field goal. Michael Vick finished with 225 passing yards, 97 rushing yards, one passing touchdown, and one rushing touchdown. Andre Kendrick rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns. André Davis led all receivers with 108 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Jamel Smith recorded 10 tackles, while Corey Moore added two sacks. Virginia Tech outgained Florida State on the ground 278 to 30 but allowed 329 passing yards and three touchdown receptions to Warrick.
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Awards and honors
- Michael Vick – Big East Rookie of the Year, Big East Offensive Player of the Year, First-Team All-American, Archie Griffin Award, Heisman Trophy finalist (3rd)
- Corey Moore – Big East Defensive Player of the Year, Unanimous First-Team All-American, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Lombardi Award
- Shayne Graham – Big East Special Teams Player of the Year
- Frank Beamer – Big East Coach of the Year, AFCA Coach of the Year, AP Coach of the Year, Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award, Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, George Munger Award, Paul "Bear" Bryant Award, Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
Players in the 2000 NFL draft
The following players were selected in the 2000 NFL draft following the season.
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | Franchise |
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| John Engelberger | Defensive end | 2 | 35 | San Francisco 49ers |
| Ike Charlton | Defensive back | 2 | 52 | Seattle Seahawks |
| Corey Moore | Linebacker | 3 | 89 | Buffalo Bills |
| Anthony Midget | Defensive back | 5 | 134 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Shyrone Stith | Running back | 7 | 243 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
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