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| attendance = 48,127
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| us_announcers = [[Joe Tessitore]] (play-by-play)<br />[[Matt Millen]] (analyst)<br />Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)
| ratings = 2.5<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2013/01/2012-13-college-football-bowl-tv-ratings-bcs-sec-top-the-charts/|title = 2012-13 College Football Bowl TV Ratings: BCS, SEC, Top the Charts|date = 9 January 2013}}</ref>
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| different_previous = [[2011 Champs Sports Bowl|2011]]
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The '''2012 [[Russell Athletic Bowl]]''' was a post-season American [[college football]] [[bowl game]] held on December 28, 2012 at the [[Citrus Bowl]] in [[Orlando, Florida]] in the United States. The 23rd edition of the Russell Athletic Bowl began at 5:30 p.m. [[Eastern Time Zone|EST]] and aired on [[ESPN]]. It featured the [[2012 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech Hokies]] from the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) against the [[Big East Conference]] co-champion [[2012 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team|Rutgers Scarlet Knights]], and was the final game of the [[2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season]] for both teams. The Scarlet Knights accepted their invitation after achieving a 9-3 record in the regular season, while the Hokies accepted theirs after achieving a 6-6 record.<ref name="rutgersvtrussell">{{cite web | url=http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/173227/Virginia_Tech_To_Meet_Rutgers_In_Russell_Athletic_Bowl.aspx | title=Virginia Tech To Meet Rutgers In Russell Athletic Bowl | publisher=Russell Athletic Bowl | date=December 02, 2012 | accessdate=December 03, 2012 | author=Repchak, Matt}}</ref>
The '''2012 Russell Athletic Bowl''' was a postseason American [[college football]] [[bowl game]] held on December 28, 2012, at the [[Citrus Bowl]] in [[Orlando, Florida]] in the United States. This was the first under the Russell Athletic moniker after eight game under Champs Sports. The 23rd edition of the Russell Athletic Bowl began at 5:30&nbsp;p.m. [[Eastern Time Zone|EST]] and aired on [[ESPN]]. It featured the [[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East Conference]] co-champion [[2012 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team|Rutgers Scarlet Knights]] against the [[2012 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech Hokies]] from the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC), and was the final game of the [[2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season]] for both teams. The Hokies accepted their invitation after achieving a 6–6 record in the regular season, while the Scarlet Knights accepted theirs after achieving a 9–3 record.<ref name="rutgersvtrussell">{{cite web | url=http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/173227/Virginia_Tech_To_Meet_Rutgers_In_Russell_Athletic_Bowl.aspx | title=Virginia Tech To Meet Rutgers In Russell Athletic Bowl | publisher=Russell Athletic Bowl | date=December 2, 2012 | access-date=December 3, 2012 | author=Repchak, Matt | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201194625/http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/news/tabid/319/rab/173227/Virginia_Tech_To_Meet_Rutgers_In_Russell_Athletic_Bowl.aspx | archive-date=February 1, 2013 }}</ref>


This was the first Russell Athletic Bowl for both teams.
This was the first Russell Athletic Bowl for both teams.


==Teams==
==Teams==

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===Virginia Tech===
This was the fifteenth meeting between these two teams. Virginia Tech leads the all-time record 12–3. The last time they played was in 2003. The teams were conference rivals in the old Big East Conference from 1991 to 2003.
⚫
{{see also|2012 Virginia Tech Hokies football team}}
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A disastrous season by Virginia Tech standards, the Hokies were in danger of being bowl-ineligible for the first time since [[1992 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|1992]]. However, in their final two games the Hokies defeated their [[Boston College–Virginia Tech rivalry|rivals]] the [[2012 Boston College Eagles football team|Boston College Eagles]] as well as [[Commonwealth Cup]] rivals the [[2012 Virginia Cavaliers football team|Virginia Cavaliers]], finishing 6-6 and becoming bowl-eligible.


===Rutgers===
===Rutgers===
{{see also|2012 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team}}
{{see also|2012 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team}}
The Scarlet Knights finished in a four-way tie for the Big East title with a 5-2 conference record (holding the tiebreaker over the [[2012 Syracuse Orange football team|Syracuse Orange]] and [[2012 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|Cincinnati Bearcats]] but behind the [[2012 Louisville Cardinals football team|Louisville Cardinals]]. After losing to said Cardinals in their season finale, the Scarlet Knights accepted an invitation to the 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl.
The Scarlet Knights finished in a four-way tie for the Big East title with a 5–2 conference record (holding the tiebreaker over the [[2012 Syracuse Orange football team|Syracuse Orange]] and [[2012 Cincinnati Bearcats football team|Cincinnati Bearcats]] but behind the [[2012 Louisville Cardinals football team|Louisville Cardinals]]. After losing to said Cardinals in their season finale, the Scarlet Knights accepted an invitation to the 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl.

⚫
===Virginia Tech===
⚫
{{see also|2012 Virginia Tech Hokies football team}}
⚫
A disastrous season by Virginia Tech standards, the Hokies were in danger of being bowl-ineligible for the first time since [[1992 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|1992]]. However, in their final two games the Hokies defeated their [[Boston College–Virginia Tech rivalry|rivals]] the [[2012 Boston College Eagles football team|Boston College Eagles]] as well as [[Commonwealth Cup (Virginia)|Commonwealth Cup]] rivals the [[2012 Virginia Cavaliers football team|Virginia Cavaliers]], finishing 6–6 and becoming bowl-eligible.
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==Game summary==
==Game summary==
[[File:Citrus Bowl aerial view.jpg|right|thumb|The 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl was played at [[Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium]].]]
[[File:Citrus Bowl aerial view.jpg|right|thumb|The 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl was played at [[Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium]].]]

===First half===
===First half===
Rutgers scored 17 seconds into the game after Virginia Tech center Caleb Farris snapped the ball past Hokies quarterback [[Logan Thomas]] into the end zone. Thomas attempted to pick the fumbled ball up in the end zone, but lost the ball as he was tackled. Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene recovered the ball for a the touchdown to give Rutgers a 7-0 lead. The Scarlet Knights took a 10-0 lead later in the first quarter on a 36-yard field goal from Nick Borgese.<ref name=recap>[http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=323630259 Virginia Tech rallies, tops Rutgers in OT of Russell Athletic Bowl]. [[ESPN]]. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.</ref><ref name=playbyplay>[http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/playbyplay?gameId=323630259 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Virginia Tech Hokies play-by-play]. [[ESPN]]. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.</ref><ref name=boxscore>[http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=323630259 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Virginia Tech Hokies box score]. [[ESPN]]. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.</ref>
Rutgers scored 17 seconds into the game after Virginia Tech center Caleb Farris snapped the ball past Hokies quarterback [[Logan Thomas]] into the end zone. Thomas attempted to pick the fumbled ball up in the end zone, but lost the ball as he was tackled. Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene recovered the ball for a touchdown to give Rutgers a 7–0 lead. The Scarlet Knights took a 10–0 lead later in the first quarter on a 36-yard field goal from Nick Borgese.<ref name=recap>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121231052530/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=323630259 Virginia Tech rallies, tops Rutgers in OT of Russell Athletic Bowl]. [[ESPN]]. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.</ref><ref name=playbyplay>[https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=323630259 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Virginia Tech Hokies play-by-play]. [[ESPN]]. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.</ref><ref name=boxscore>[https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=323630259 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Virginia Tech Hokies box score]. [[ESPN]]. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.</ref>


In the second quarter, the Hokies failed to cross midfield, while Rutgers drove into Virginia Tech territory twice. Rutgers was unable to score, however, [[Turnover on downs|turning the ball on downs]] on its first drive into Hokies territory and punting on its second trip. The Scarlet Knights took a 10-0 lead going into halftime.<ref name=recap/><ref name=playbyplay/><ref name=boxscore/>
In the second quarter, the Hokies failed to cross midfield, while Rutgers drove into Virginia Tech territory twice. Rutgers was unable to score, however, [[Turnover on downs|turning the ball on downs]] on its first drive into Hokies territory and punting on its second trip. The Scarlet Knights took a 10–0 lead going into halftime.<ref name=recap/><ref name=playbyplay/><ref name=boxscore/>


===Second half===
===Second half===
The third quarter remained scoreless, as the two teams exchanged punts. In the fourth quarter, the Scarlet Knights were unable to extend their lead after Rutgers placekicker Nick Borgese missed a 47-yard field goal. Helped by two long passed from Hokies quarterback Logan Thomas, the Hokies were able to drive to Rutgers' 8-yard line. However, the Hokies were unable to get a touchdown and settled for a 25-yard field to make the score 10-3. On the ensuing drive, Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova was intercepted by Virginia Tech's Antone Exum. Exum returned the interception 32 yards to Rutgers 21-yard line. Taking advantage of the good field position, the Hokies tied the game 10-10 on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Logan Thomas to Corey Fuller. Virginia Tech had a couple more attempts in the fourth quarter to win the game in regulation. The Hokies recovered a fumble at Rutgers' 29-yard line, but were forced to punt after committing penalties. After getting the ball back, the Hokies once again drove into Rutgers' territory, but were unable to get any points after missing a 51-yard field goal. The score remained tied 10-10 going into overtime.<ref name=recap/><ref name=playbyplay/><ref name=boxscore/>
The third quarter remained scoreless, as the two teams exchanged punts. In the fourth quarter, the Scarlet Knights were unable to extend their lead after Rutgers placekicker Nick Borgese missed a 47-yard field goal. Helped by two long passed from Hokies quarterback Logan Thomas, the Hokies were able to drive to Rutgers' 8-yard line. However, the Hokies were unable to get a touchdown and settled for a 25-yard field to make the score 10–3. On the ensuing drive, Rutgers quarterback [[Gary Nova]] was intercepted by Virginia Tech's Antone Exum. Exum returned the interception 32 yards to Rutgers 21-yard line. Taking advantage of the good field position, the Hokies tied the game 10–10 on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Logan Thomas to Corey Fuller. Virginia Tech had a couple more attempts in the fourth quarter to win the game in regulation. The Hokies recovered a fumble at Rutgers' 29-yard line, but were forced to punt after committing penalties. After getting the ball back, the Hokies once again drove into Rutgers' territory, but were unable to get any points after missing a 51-yard field goal. The score remained tied 10–10 going into overtime.<ref name=recap/><ref name=playbyplay/><ref name=boxscore/>


Virginia Tech received possession first in overtime. The Hokies were able to get to Rutgers' 3-yard line thanks to a 19-yard pass from Logan Thomas to Marcus Davis. Virginia Tech was unable to score a touchdown, however, and had to settle for a 22-yard field goal to go up 13-10. The Scarlet Knights attempted to force a second overtime on a 42-yard field goal attempt from Nick Borgese. Borgese's kick missed, however, sealing the victory for Virginia Tech.<ref name=recap/><ref name=playbyplay/><ref name=boxscore/>
Virginia Tech received possession first in overtime. The Hokies were able to get to Rutgers' 3-yard line thanks to a 19-yard pass from Logan Thomas to Marcus Davis. Virginia Tech was unable to score a touchdown, however, and had to settle for a 22-yard field goal to go up 13–10. The Scarlet Knights attempted to force a second overtime on a 42-yard field goal attempt from Nick Borgese. Borgese's kick missed wide right, however, sealing the victory for Virginia Tech.<ref name=recap/><ref name=playbyplay/><ref name=boxscore/>


===Notes and records===
===Notes and records===
A 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl featured a record 20 combined punts and a record low 23 combined points. The bowl victory for the Hokies also marked Virginia Tech's 12th consecutive victory over Rutgers and gave the Hokies' its 21st consecutive winning season.<ref name=recap/><ref name=instantanalysis>[http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/50486/instant-analysis-virginia-tech-13-rutgers-10-ot Instant analysis: Va. Tech 13, Rutgers 10 OT]. [[ESPN]]. Retrieved 30 December 2012.</ref>
A 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl featured a record 20 combined punts and a record low 23 combined points. The bowl victory for the Hokies also marked Virginia Tech's 12th consecutive victory over Rutgers and gave the Hokies' its 21st consecutive winning season.<ref name=recap/><ref name=instantanalysis>[https://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/50486/instant-analysis-virginia-tech-13-rutgers-10-ot Instant analysis: Va. Tech 13, Rutgers 10 OT]. [[ESPN]]. Retrieved 30 December 2012.</ref>


==Scoring summary==
==Scoring summary==
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===Statistics===
===Statistics===
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.russellathleticbowl.com/ Official site of the Russell Athletic Bowl]


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Latest revision as of 16:50, 9 December 2024

2012 Russell Athletic Bowl
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Virginia Tech Hokies
(9–3) (6–6)
Big East ACC
10 13
Head coach: 
Kyle Flood		 Head coach: 
Frank Beamer
1234OT Total
Rutgers 100000 10
Virginia Tech 000103 13
DateDecember 28, 2012
Season2012
StadiumFlorida Citrus Bowl
LocationOrlando, Florida
MVPAntone Exum, Virginia Tech
FavoriteVirginia Tech by 2½
RefereeScott Novak (Big 12)
Attendance48,127
United States TV coverage
NetworkESPN
AnnouncersJoe Tessitore (play-by-play)
Matt Millen (analyst)
Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)
Nielsen ratings2.5[1]
Russell Athletic Bowl
 < 2011 2013 > 

The 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl was a postseason American college football bowl game held on December 28, 2012, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida in the United States. This was the first under the Russell Athletic moniker after eight game under Champs Sports. The 23rd edition of the Russell Athletic Bowl began at 5:30 p.m. EST and aired on ESPN. It featured the Big East Conference co-champion Rutgers Scarlet Knights against the Virginia Tech Hokies from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and was the final game of the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season for both teams. The Hokies accepted their invitation after achieving a 6–6 record in the regular season, while the Scarlet Knights accepted theirs after achieving a 9–3 record.[2]

This was the first Russell Athletic Bowl for both teams.

Teams

[edit]

This was the fifteenth meeting between these two teams. Virginia Tech leads the all-time record 12–3. The last time they played was in 2003. The teams were conference rivals in the old Big East Conference from 1991 to 2003.

Rutgers

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See also: 2012 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

The Scarlet Knights finished in a four-way tie for the Big East title with a 5–2 conference record (holding the tiebreaker over the Syracuse Orange and Cincinnati Bearcats but behind the Louisville Cardinals. After losing to said Cardinals in their season finale, the Scarlet Knights accepted an invitation to the 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl.

Virginia Tech

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See also: 2012 Virginia Tech Hokies football team

A disastrous season by Virginia Tech standards, the Hokies were in danger of being bowl-ineligible for the first time since 1992. However, in their final two games the Hokies defeated their rivals the Boston College Eagles as well as Commonwealth Cup rivals the Virginia Cavaliers, finishing 6–6 and becoming bowl-eligible.

Game summary

[edit]
The 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl was played at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.

First half

[edit]

Rutgers scored 17 seconds into the game after Virginia Tech center Caleb Farris snapped the ball past Hokies quarterback Logan Thomas into the end zone. Thomas attempted to pick the fumbled ball up in the end zone, but lost the ball as he was tackled. Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene recovered the ball for a touchdown to give Rutgers a 7–0 lead. The Scarlet Knights took a 10–0 lead later in the first quarter on a 36-yard field goal from Nick Borgese.[3][4][5]

In the second quarter, the Hokies failed to cross midfield, while Rutgers drove into Virginia Tech territory twice. Rutgers was unable to score, however, turning the ball on downs on its first drive into Hokies territory and punting on its second trip. The Scarlet Knights took a 10–0 lead going into halftime.[3][4][5]

Second half

[edit]

The third quarter remained scoreless, as the two teams exchanged punts. In the fourth quarter, the Scarlet Knights were unable to extend their lead after Rutgers placekicker Nick Borgese missed a 47-yard field goal. Helped by two long passed from Hokies quarterback Logan Thomas, the Hokies were able to drive to Rutgers' 8-yard line. However, the Hokies were unable to get a touchdown and settled for a 25-yard field to make the score 10–3. On the ensuing drive, Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova was intercepted by Virginia Tech's Antone Exum. Exum returned the interception 32 yards to Rutgers 21-yard line. Taking advantage of the good field position, the Hokies tied the game 10–10 on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Logan Thomas to Corey Fuller. Virginia Tech had a couple more attempts in the fourth quarter to win the game in regulation. The Hokies recovered a fumble at Rutgers' 29-yard line, but were forced to punt after committing penalties. After getting the ball back, the Hokies once again drove into Rutgers' territory, but were unable to get any points after missing a 51-yard field goal. The score remained tied 10–10 going into overtime.[3][4][5]

Virginia Tech received possession first in overtime. The Hokies were able to get to Rutgers' 3-yard line thanks to a 19-yard pass from Logan Thomas to Marcus Davis. Virginia Tech was unable to score a touchdown, however, and had to settle for a 22-yard field goal to go up 13–10. The Scarlet Knights attempted to force a second overtime on a 42-yard field goal attempt from Nick Borgese. Borgese's kick missed wide right, however, sealing the victory for Virginia Tech.[3][4][5]

Notes and records

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A 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl featured a record 20 combined punts and a record low 23 combined points. The bowl victory for the Hokies also marked Virginia Tech's 12th consecutive victory over Rutgers and gave the Hokies' its 21st consecutive winning season.[3][6]

Scoring summary

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Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Rutgers Virginia Tech
1 14:43 - - - Rutgers Fumble recovery returned 0 yards for touchdown by Khaseem Greene, Nick Borgese kick good 7 0
1 2:38 5 27 1:20 Rutgers 36-yard field goal by Nick Borgese 10 0
4 12:14 6 62 2:35 Virginia Tech 25-yard field goal by Cody Journell 10 3
4 10:56 3 21 0:15 Virginia Tech Corey Fuller 21-yard touchdown reception from Logan Thomas, Cody Journell kick good 10 10
OT - 5 20 - Virginia Tech 22-yard field goal by Cody Journell 10 13
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 13

Statistics

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References

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  1. ^ "2012-13 College Football Bowl TV Ratings: BCS, SEC, Top the Charts". January 9, 2013.
  2. ^ Repchak, Matt (December 2, 2012). "Virginia Tech To Meet Rutgers In Russell Athletic Bowl". Russell Athletic Bowl. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e Virginia Tech rallies, tops Rutgers in OT of Russell Athletic Bowl. ESPN. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Virginia Tech Hokies play-by-play. ESPN. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  5. ^ a b c d Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Virginia Tech Hokies box score. ESPN. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  6. ^ Instant analysis: Va. Tech 13, Rutgers 10 OT. ESPN. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
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