Virginia Tech trailed by nine in the waning seconds of a 39-30 loss in 2019, its last-ditch effort at the end zone being of little consequence to the game’s outcome.

And then, 2021, UVA had the ball in the red zone in the final minute, but couldn’t score in what turned out to be Bronco Mendenhall ’s swan song, a 29-24 loss to another 5-6 Tech team.

UVA’s George Welsh and Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer met at midfield after Tech beat UVA 42-21 in Blacksburg on Nov. 25, 2000. The coaches forged an enduring respect.

Virginia Tech is also one win away from bowl eligibility as the Hoos are 0-3 in Commonwealth Clash games where the Cavaliers are seeking bowl eligibility. Let's break down five keys to victory for ...

Photo: UVA Athletics Virginia Tech, since 2014, has entered the season finale with UVA with five wins and needing a win to get to a bowl a total of five times. Tech’s record in those games: 5-0.

— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) November 27, 2021 UVa ran three plays for 3 yards on the next drive, had the sack/fumble for a safety on its second-to-last drive and had the fruitless red ...

UVA forced 15 turnovers (10 in the first half) and won the rebound battle 33-32 to avoid its first three-game losing skid since 2021.