Hokie ClubOn Saturday, Virginia Tech will play at Duke, revisiting a rivalry that dates back to 1937. The Hokies currently lead the series 19-10, but have dominated since joining the ACC in 2004, leading 15-3.
Kickoff is set for Saturday at noon ET at Wallace Wade Stadium and will be aired on RSN.
Last season, Tech strolled past Duke in a 48-17 win in Lane Stadium. The Hokies grabbed a 14-0 lead and never looked back, setting season highs in points and scoring margin. Tech had the most balanced offensive attack of its season, amassing 276 yards through the air and 297 on the ground. The two-headed monster of running backs Raheem Blackshear and Keshawn King combined for 187 yards and two touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, the defense was creating havoc, recording seven TFLs, four sacks, three pass breakups and one forced fumble. For a closer look at the two's history, read below for Tech's Series Snapshot, presented by AAA.
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Memorable Games
Nov. 15, 2014 – Virginia Tech 17, No. 19 Duke 16 (Durham, N.C.)
The Hokies upset the No. 19 Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium after erasing a 10-point deficit to earn their fifth win of the season. Trailing 10-0 after the first quarter, quarterback Michael Brewer hit wide receiver Isaiah Ford for a 10-yard touchdown to cut Duke's lead to three points at halftime. Duke would kick two field goals in the third quarter, but that would be all the points the Blue Devils would get, before kicker Joey Slye made it a 16-10 game with a 35-yard field goal entering the fourth quarter. The Hokies forced and recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and Brewer hit tight end Bucky Hodges for the game-winning 15-yard touchdown minutes later.
Wide receiver Isaiah Ford (left) and tight end Bucky Hodges celebrate a touchdown.
Rover Kyshoen Jarrett looks to sack Duke quarterback Anthony Boone.
Tight end Bucky Hodges goes up for the catch over Breon Borders.
Quarterback Michael Brewer cuts up field after his scramble.
Nov. 22, 2008 – Virginia Tech 14, Duke 3 (Blacksburg, Va.)
In the low-scoring affair, defensive back Macho Harris had a 23-yard interception return touchdown to seal Tech's win over Duke in Lane Stadium. The pick was Harris' second of the game, as he and Stephan Virgil combined for four picks on a day to help prevent the Blue Devils from reaching the end zone. Quarterback Sean Glennon connected with wide receiver Jarrett Boykin on a 19-yard pass for Tech's first touchdown of the game to take a 7-3 lead at halftime. The teams would play a nearly scoreless second half before Harris scored the insurance touchdown with 1:23 remaining.
Defenders Jason Worilds (#6), Macho Harris (#1) and Cody Grimm (#26) celebrate Harris' pick-six.
Defensive back Macho Harris puts the No. 1 up after his game-sealing interception to the house.
Quarterback Sean Glennon scans the field before making a throw in the pocket.
Wide receiver Jarrett Boykin makes the tough catch in traffic over the middle.