Game Preview 2011: VT


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Fan Essentials

Game Nuggets

  • Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 50-37-5 and has won 11 of the last 12 meetings (7 straight).
  • The Hokies are the Hoos’ second-most frequent opponent as the programs have met 92 times. UVa and North Carolina have played 116 times.
  • The Cavaliers (No. 24) and Hokies (No. 6) are meeting for the first time since 2007 as two ranked teams. In fact, by entering the polls this week, UVa is ranked for the first time since 2007.
  • Both starting quarterbacks in the game are from Lynchburg, VA. Michael Rocco played at Liberty Christian Academy and Logan Thomas suited up for Brookville High School.
  • Virginia has scored at least 32 points in each of its last seven series wins dating back to 1989.

LaRoy Reynolds and the Hoos hope to get win No. 9.

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