“Finally it has happened to me right in front of my face. My feelings can’t describe it.”
The Virginia Cavaliers spit the bit in Derby town on Saturday, losing 38-21 to Louisville and falling to 6-4 on the season. In doing so, the Hoos lost an opportunity to distinguish themselves among a crowded field of ACC bowl hopefuls. Here’s where UVA sits in this week’s bowl projections:
Week 11 Bowl Projections
| Site | Bowl Prediction | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Site | Bowl Prediction | Opponent |
| SB Nation | Sun Bowl (El Paso, TX; December 29) | Oregon |
| CBS Sports (Jerry Palm) | Military Bowl (Annapolis, MD, December 28) | Navy |
| Sports Illustrated | Military Bowl (Annapolis, MD, December 28) | Navy |
| ESPN (David Hale) | Military Bowl (Annapolis, MD, December 28) | Navy |
| ESPN (Kyle Bonagura) | Quick Lane Bowl (Detroit, MI, December 26) | Central Michigan |
| College Football News | Independence Bowl (Shreveport, LA, December 27) | Utah |
| Sporting News | Pinstripe Bowl (Bronx, NY, December 27) | Iowa |
| USA Today | Military Bowl (Annapolis, MD, December 28) | Navy |
Analysis: Virginia’s ultimate destination remains hard to pin down, as evidenced by the fact that the media has them potentially lending on one of five different bowl games.