Match-Up: Virginia Tech vs. #17 UCLADate/Time: December 31, 2013/1pm CT
Location: El Paso, TX (Sun Bowl)
Bowl Life: 80 years (1934)
Line: UCLA by 7
National TV: CBS (HD)
2012 Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech 21, USC 7
Breaking Down the Teams:
Virginia Tech Hokies-
2013 Record: 8-4 (5-3 ACC)
School Bowl Record: 10-16
Last Bowl Game: 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl (Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10)
Sun Bowl Appearances: 0-1 (Last: 1947)
UCLA Bruins-
2013 Record: 9-3 (6-3 Pac-12)
School Bowl Record: 15-17-1
Last Bowl Game: 2012 Holiday Bowl (Baylor 49, UCLA 26)
Sun Bowl Appearances: 2-1 (Last: 2005)
Game Notes: The Bruins missed out on a third consecutive trip to the Pac-12 Championship Game, but has experienced much success under coach Mora. The Hokies, on the other hand, are experiencing growing pains after eight consecutive 10-win seasons from 2004 to 2011.
Prediction: UCLA
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