Who: Virginia
When: 3:30 p.m., Saturday
TV; radio: ESPNU; 790 AM, 106.7 FM
Record: 3-2 overall, 0-1 ACC
Last time played: Last October, B-back Anthony Allen mashed Virginia for 195 rushing yards and three touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets collectively gained 477 rushing yards in a 33-21 win at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Ahead 27-14 with 11 minutes left in the game, Tech's fourth-down stop on its 2- yard line helped secure the game for the Jackets.
Virginia on offense: The Cavaliers have one of the more balanced offenses in the league; they're ranked in the top five in both rushing and passing offense. Quarterback Michael Rocco starts for Virginia, but David Watford also has been getting snaps and could get more.
Virginia on defense: The Cavaliers could be tough to move the ball against. Their opponents' 50.9 completion rate is second in the ACC. They also are holding the opposition to 3.5 yards per carry, fourth lowest in the league. Cornerback Chase Minnifield, who is on three defensive award watch lists, has four pass breakups this season and one interception.
Virginia on special teams: Kicker Robert Randolph has made 10 of 13 field-goal tries, including 4 of 6 between 40 and 49 yards. The Cavaliers cover kicks well, with an average return of 18.8 yards and a long of 35.
What you should know: In the last 16 meetings between Tech and Virginia, the home team has won 13 times.
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