The battle for the Commonwealth Cup was originally slated for Sept. 19; however, COVID-19 issues at Virginia Tech forced the game to be moved to Dec. 12, and here we are.
The 102nd meeting between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will occur in its usual season-ending manner, only about two weeks later than normal.
It’s tough to imagine how this game would have turned out if played in September. The Hokies (4-6) ended up beginning their season on Sept. 26 with an impressive blowout win over N.C. State.
Meanwhile, Virginia (5-4) began its season with a win over Duke but lost its next four games before an upset win over North Carolina in Charlottesville turned the season around.