 But in their final regular-season game, the Hokies lost to Virginia in the annual competition for the Commonwealth Cup, 36–32.Tech led by 22 points at halftime, but Virginia quarterback Aaron Brooks led a comeback that won the game for Virginia with two minutes remaining in the game.The loss to Virginia brought Virginia Tech to an 8–3 regular-season record, something Tech coach Frank Beamer said was better than he expected at the season's start.