 Tech returned Indiana 's post @-@ score kickoff to the 22 @-@ yard line , where the Hokie offense returned to action . Tech picked up nine yards on a pass from DeShazo , but two plays later , DeShazo threw his first interception of the game as Indiana 's Mose Richardson jumped in front of a Tech pass . Following the turnover , Indiana 's offense began work from the Virginia Tech 31 @-@ yard line . The Hoosiers picked up a first down rushing the ball , but a holding call on first down pushed Indiana away from the end zone . Following the penalty , Virginia Tech 's defense prevented the Hoosiers gaining another first down , and IU was forced to attempt another field goal . As before , <unk> ' kick — this one a 40 @-@ yard attempt — was good , and Indiana sliced Tech 's lead to a single point , 14 – 13 , with 5 : 25 remaining in the first half . 
