Virginia will face Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Saturday night in a crucial matchup to secure bowl eligibility. The Cavaliers have not won in Blacksburg since 1998 and are looking to snap an 11-game losing streak against their in-state rivals. The last time UVA beat Virginia Tech was at home in 2019, during the same season they went to the Orange Bowl and won the ACC Coastal Division Championship.
The game will be broadcast on ACC Network, with kickoff at 8 p.m. ET. UVA will be without key players like RB Kobe Pace and CB Kempton Shine who are day-to-day with injuries.
The Cavaliers have struggled against the Hokies in recent history, with just two wins in the last 24 meetings. Since joining the ACC in 2004, Virginia Tech holds an 18-1 record against UVA. The Cavaliers have lost the last 11 games in Blacksburg, with their last win dating back to 1998. A victory would mark the fourth road win of the season for Virginia, which hasn’t been achieved since 2011.
This matchup is one of only two in the FBS this week to determine bowl eligibility. Virginia Tech enters the game with a record below .500, providing an opportunity for UVA to secure a crucial win. The Cavaliers have had success in night games this season, boasting a 3-1 record and are 4-2 in their last six night games overall. Overall, the stakes are high for Virginia as they strive to secure a postseason berth in the season finale against their rivals.
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