2012 Russell Athletic Bowl Preview

Match-Up: Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech
Date/Time: December 28, 2012/4:30pm CT
Location: Orlando, FL (Citrus Bowl)
Bowl Life: 23 years (1990)
Line: Virginia Tech by 2 1/2
National TV: ESPN (HD)
2011 Champs Sports Bowl: Florida State 18, Notre Dame 14





Breaking Down the Teams:
Rutgers Scarlet Knights-
2012 Record: 9-3 (5-2 Big East)
School Bowl Record: 5-2
Last Bowl Game: 2011 New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13)
Appearances at Russell Athletic Bowl: None

Virginia Tech Hokies-
2012 Record: 6-6 (4-4 ACC)
School Bowl Record: 9-16
Last Bowl Game: 2011 Sugar Bowl (Michigan 23, Virginia Tech 20)
Appearances at Russell Athletic Bowl: None

Game Notes: The Scarlet Knights look to extend the nation's longest bowl win streak (5 games).

Prediction: Rutgers