One of the college football programs you should've paid more attention to in the regular season takes on a traditional power at the start of the New Year's Eve bowl schedule.
Cincinnati played second fiddle to UCF and other more explosive teams in The American, but the Bearcats earned their spot in the Military Bowl after putting together a 10-win season.
Conversely, the Virginia Tech Hokies struggled to become bowl eligible, as they needed a December 1 win over Marshall to reach six victories.
A win by the Bearcats would be a nice boost to The American, as the conference currently holds a 1-4 bowl record, while Virginia Tech attempts to continue the ACC's successful 5-2 bowl campaign.