In their sixth year under head coach Bill Dooley, the Hokies compiled an overall record of 9–2.

[1] Tech was never ranked during the year by the Associated Press and didn't get an invitation to one of the 15 post-season bowls played after the 1983 season.

The team also lost its season opener at home against Wake Forest by a 13-6 score.

Tech won its final game of the season over UVA 48-0 in Charlottesville.

Using the Simple Rating System (SRS) of College Football Reference that takes into account strength of schedule and modified point differential, Tech was the 20th ranked team in the country.