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Biting off the Gator Bowl

Virginia accepts bid to play in Gator Bowl Jan. 1 against Texas Tech Cavaliers ranked No. 20 in BCS, No. 21 in AP

TEXAS TECH

Conference: Big 12

Record: 8-4, (4-4 Big 12)

AP Ranking: Unranked

Last Gator Bowl Appearance:

1973, 28-19 win against

Tennessee

Recent Bowl History: 5 straight victories

Last game: Defeated Oklahoma34-27 Nov. 17

Play maker: Freshman WR Michael Crabtree (Big 12

Conference Coaches' First Team)

VIRGINIA

Conference: ACC

Record: 9-3, (6-2 ACC)

AP Ranking: 21

Last Gator Bowl Appearance: 1991, 48-14 loss to Oklahoma

Recent Bowl History: 3-1 since 2001 season

Last game: Lost to Virginia Tech33-21 Nov. 24

Play maker: Senior DE Chris Long (ACC Defensive Player of the Year)

GOING TO THE GAME? Students can request tickets via uvashots.com any time until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.If ticket demand exceeds supply, a lottery will be conducted. Lottery winners can purchase tickets only on Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7 with a credit card. Tickets can then be picked up Monday at Bryant Hall. Students must present their student ID and a voucher they will receive to pick up their ticket. Seats are first-come, first-served.

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