Head coach Frank Beamer , on the hot seat , saved his job by leading the Hokies to the Independence Bowl .
The Mountaineers pulled out a 14 -- 13 win , despite five turnovers and a late Virginia Tech field goal attempt ( which sailed wide right ) .
Head coach Frank Beamer , on the hot seat , saved his job by leading the Virginia Tech to the Independence Bowl .
The Mountaineers pulled out a 14 -- 13 win , despite five turnovers and a late Virginia Tech field goal attempt ( which sailed wide right ) .