For the first time in six years, the Virginia Cavaliers are bowling! The 2011 Peach Chick-Fil-A Bowl did not turn out so well for the Hoos, but this time out the opponent isn’t quite as accomplished. Yes, Auburn was just 8-5 that year, but they were also the defending national champions. This year’s Virginia team is also probably better than the 2011 team was, despite a worse record.
Of course, unlike that bowl game in Atlanta, this game is a true road game, playing on Navy’s home field in Annapolis for the Military Bowl.