 Because Virginia Tech kicked off to Indiana to begin the game , Indiana kicked off to Virginia Tech to begin the second half . In response to the celebration following the 80 @-@ yard touchdown prior to halftime , Virginia Tech was assessed two 15 @-@ yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalties . Indiana kicked off from the Tech 40 @-@ yard line , and the ball was downed at the Virginia Tech 11 @-@ yard line . A false @-@ start penalty against the Hokies didn 't prevent them from gaining a first down on a pass from DeShazo to Swarm . Swarm picked up another first down on his own , advancing the ball to the Tech 38 @-@ yard line with a rush up the middle . Tech continued to advance the ball with Thomas , Swarm and DeShazo rushing the ball and picking up first downs . Now on the Indiana side of the field , DeShazo attempted a deep pass , but the ball was intercepted by Indiana cornerback Jason Orton . 
