 In recognition of his performance during the game , Virginia Tech quarterback Maurice DeShazo was named the game 's offensive most valuable player . DeShazo completed 19 of his 33 pass attempts for two touchdowns , 193 yards , and two interceptions . DeShazo 's favorite passing target , wide receiver Antonio Freeman , finished the game with five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown . Running back Dwayne Thomas , Tech 's second @-@ leading receiver , had four catches for 27 yards and a touchdown . He also led Tech 's offense on the ground , carrying the ball 24 times for 65 yards . Fullback Joe Swarm was the second @-@ leading rusher for the Hokies , accumulating 40 yards on nine carries . 
