Virginia Tech 18 - West Virginia 21
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The U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute team dropped into Lane Stadium/Worsham Field to help kick off the annual border war between Virginia Tech and West Virginia.
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The Hokies were called for roughing the kicker on WVU's first possession of the game, changing the tone of the game early.
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Later in the first quarter, Lee Suggs scored on a 28-yard run, giving Tech a 7-0 lead and setting the NCAA record for consecutive games scoring a touchdown at 24.
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During the quarter break, former great Hokie defensive end Cornell Brown had his jersey retired and presented to him by Coach Frank Beamer.
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Ernest Wilford blocked a Mountaineer punt in the second quarter to give Tech good field position, starting a drive on the 15-yard line.
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The Hokies had to settle for a Carter Warley field goal on that possession, and trailed WVU 14-10 going into the half.
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