The Virginia Tech football team is preparing to compete against Tulane in the upcoming Military Bowl. The highly-anticipated game is scheduled to take place on December 27th at 2 p.m. ET at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
This will mark Virginia Tech’s 35th appearance in a bowl game, and the team is eager to display their talent on the field. With a regular season record of 6-6, including a 5-3 record in the ACC, the Hokies are ready to exert maximum effort in this exciting match-up against Tulane, who have had an impressive 11-2 season, including an 8-1 record in the AAC.
Notably, Virginia Tech and Tulane have met before, with their most recent encounter dating back to 1989, resulting in a 30-13 victory for the Hokies. In fact, Tech currently holds a narrow lead in the all-time series with a 5-4 record against Tulane.
For eager fans seeking to secure their tickets for the big game, reservations for the Military Bowl will be open to Hokie Scholarship Fund donors starting on March 1, 2023. The deadline for ticket reservations is set for this Tuesday at noon ET. Following this deadline, tickets will be allocated based on priority point rankings, with the top three membership levels having guaranteed access to the tickets.
Ticket prices will begin at $60, and there will also be a student ticket option available, limited to two tickets per account. To cater to the general public, tickets will be available for purchase on Wednesday at 10 a.m. via HokieSports.com. Fans are encouraged to act promptly, as tickets are expected to sell out rapidly.
For those planning to travel to the game, it is advisable to utilize Martin Travel, the official travel partner for Hokie fans. By visiting martintravel.com/hokies, fans can take advantage of special travel arrangements and accommodations for the event.
The selection process for the Military Bowl and other bowl games is a collaborative effort between league member schools and their bowl partners. This process adheres to specific parameters in the selection of representatives from the ACC, ensuring fairness and transparency in the selection of teams for these prestigious bowl games.
This Military Bowl showdown promises to be an exciting and action-packed event, as both Virginia Tech and Tulane aim to give their all on the field. With much anticipation surrounding this game, fans and supporters are urged to secure their tickets early and prepare for a thrilling clash between these two talented football teams.