Independence Bowl Matchup
Virginia Tech (6-6, ACC) vs. Tulsa (6-6, AAC), Dec. 26, 5:45 p.m. EST
LOCATION: Shreveport, Louisiana
TOP PLAYERS
Virginia Tech: RB Travon McMillian, 961 yards rushing, five touchdowns.
Tulsa: QB Dane Evans, 3,958 yards passing, 22 touchdowns.
NOTABLE
Virginia Tech: The Hokies won three of their final four games to become bowl eligible. This will be coach Frank Beamer's final game after 29 seasons leading the program.
Tulsa: The Golden Hurricane have the 11th ranked passing offense in the nation that averages nearly 330 yards per game.
LAST TIME
Tulsa 35, Virginia Tech 33 (Sept. 9, 1978)
BOWL HISTORY
Tulsa: Tulsa is in its first bowl since 2012. It's the Golden Hurricane's first time in Independence Bowl since 1989.
Virginia Tech: The Hokies are playing their 23rd straight bowl. They've in the Independence Bowl for the third time - first since 1993.