Site: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Annapolis, Maryland)
When: Dec. 27, 1 p.m. ET.
TV: ESPN
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Series: Virginia Tech leads all-time series, 5-4.
Last meeting: Cincinnati won, 27-24 (Sept. 29, 2012).
Coaches: Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech), Tommy Tuberville (Cincinnati)
Common opponents: Ohio State (Virginia Tech: W 35-21; Cincinnati: L 50-28); Miami (Virginia Tech: L 30-6; Cincinnati: L 55-34); East Carolina (Virginia Tech: L 28-21; Cincinnati: W 54-46)
Players to watch: Isaiah Ford (Virginia Tech) is a top target with 53 receptions for 665 yards and six touchdowns. Mike Boone (Cincinnati) leads in rushing with 601 yards and nine touchdowns.
