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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