The 1987 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented the

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during the

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. It was the first season for

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coach,

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Schedule

Game summaries

Clemson

Syracuse

Navy

South Carolina

At Miami (FL)

The Hurricanes, a 38-point favorite, broke a 13-13 tie with 4:51 remaining on a 1-yard TD run by

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. Miami put the game out of reach by scoring the final touchdown with 34 seconds left to win 27-13.

Cincinnati

References

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Virginia Tech Hokies football seasons

Virginia Tech Hokies football The Virginia Tech Hokies football team represents Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the sport of American football. The Hokies compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ...

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