 The Hokies returned the post @-@ score kickoff to their 20 @-@ yard line , and Tech 's offense began work . Thomas gained a first down with three consecutive runs , then the Hokies fumbled when a backwards pass from DeShazo fell incomplete . Indiana recovered the ball , and the turnover allowed the Hoosiers ' offense to start work from the Tech 25 @-@ yard line . On Indiana 's first play , however , Virginia Tech cornerback Tyronne Drakeford intercepted Paci 's pass . Following the turnover , Tech 's offense started work at its 20 @-@ yard line . The Hokies picked up a first down through the air , then DeShazo scrambled for another . A 10 @-@ yard holding penalty pushed Tech backward , and the Hokies were forced to punt the ball away . 
