Game Preview 2011: Auburn


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Fan Essentials

Game Nuggets

  • The all-time series is tied 1-1 with both teams winning on the road. Virginia won the last meeting in 1998, prevailing 19-0 at Auburn.
  • UVa safeties coach and special teams coordinator Anthony Poindexter played in both games against Auburn. He had 10 tackles in 1997 and 4 tackles with an interception in 1998.
  • Virginia is 31-47-6 all-time against current members of the SEC and 7-17 when the opponent was an active member of the SEC at the time. Auburn is UVa’s first SEC opponent since 2003 (South Carolina).
  • Former UVa tailback Tiki Barber and head coach George Welsh are both members of the Chick-fil-A Bowl Hall of Fame. Barber earned offensive MVP honors in 1995, while Welsh led the Hoos to wins in 1984 and 1995.
  • Virginia head coach Mike London’s younger brother Paul played in the 1995 Peach Bowl game for Virginia. He had 5 tackles and 1 pass break-up as a defensive back in the Cavaliers’ 34-27 win against Georgia.

Jake Snyder and the Hoos hope to add a bowl win to end the season.

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