Game Preview 2010: VT


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Essentials

  • The opponent: No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies (9-2, 7-0 ACC)
  • Series:Virginia Tech leads 49-37-5
  • Time: 12:00 p.m.
  • T.V. Info: ACC Network
  • Satellite Radio: Sirius 214, XM 192
  • More Information: The Sabre’s Game Info Page

Coach Mike London will face the Hokies for the first time as Virginia’s head coach.

Overview

The Hokies have owned the series with Virginia in recent seasons, winning six straight match-ups and 10 of the last 11 on the football field. This year’s contest looks to be another David vs. Goliath situation. Virginia Tech has won nine straight games after falling to undefeated Boise State in primetime, then floundering against James Madison University. Frank Beamer’s team could be the first Tech squad to go undefeated in conference play since the 1999-2000 bunch that went to the National Championship game.

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