 Indiana 's offense started at its 20 @-@ yard line after a touchback on the kickoff . Dittoe threw two incomplete passes , was sacked , and the Hoosiers punted after going three and out . The Indiana punt was a poor one , flying out of bounds at the Indiana 28 @-@ yard line and giving Tech excellent field position . With a large lead secured , Virginia Tech backup quarterback Jim Druckenmiller came into the game for the Hokies , who were unable to gain a first down . Despite failing to advance the ball 10 yards , the excellent starting field position allowed Tech kicker Ryan Williams to attempt a 42 @-@ yard field goal , his longest kick of the season . The kick sailed through the uprights , and Tech extended its lead to 45 – 13 with exactly six minutes remaining in the game . 
