Game Preview 2012: Maryland


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Fan Essentials

Game Nuggets

  • This is the 88th Homecomings game at the University of Virginia. UVa is 45-40-2 all-time in its Homecomings games.
  • UVa and Maryland have played every season since 1957, the second-longest current streak for a Virginia opponent behind North Carolina (1910). The Terrapins own a 42-32-2 record in the series, including a 20-17 record at Scott Stadium.
  • Virginia has won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
  • Since 1937 the team with the most rushing yards in this matchup is 57-6. The only years the loser had more rushing yards came in 1987, 1990, 1998, 1999, 2006 and 2009.
  • Former Cavalier star Heath Miller, who will be honored at halftime, will have his No. 89 jersey retired and will be honored with a plaque on the Legends’ Walk at Scott Stadium.

Storyline

Chris Brathwaite and the Hoos hope to take down the Terps.

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