2009 ACC Bowl Games
Here is the rundown of all the ACC teams playing in bowl games this year in case anyone would like to check out the conference. Remember: the better the conference, the better the teams in it and the bigger the bowls in the future.
Meineke Car Care Bowl – Charlotte, NC
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh
December 26, 2009 4:30pm
**See the former article for an extensive preview.**
Emerald Bowl – San Francisco, CA
Boston College vs. #24 USC
December 26, 2009 8:30pm
This is the first time since 2001 that USC won’t play in a BCS bowl game.
Music City Bowl – Nashvlle, TN
Clemson vs. Kentucky
December 27, 2009 8:00pm
Final collegiate game for electrifying and likely first round NFL draft choice, CJ Spiller of the Tigers.
Champs Sports Bowl – Orlando, FL
#15 Miami vs. #25 Wisconsin
December 29, 2009 8:00pm
Miami speed vs. Wisconsin power, and Miami looks to build toward next year behind QB Jacory Harris.
Chick-fil-a Bowl – Atlanta, GA
#11 Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee
December 31, 2009 7:30pm
VT’s long-time head coach, Frank Beamer, will take on first-year UT coach, Lane Kiffin.
Gator Bowl – Jacksonville, FL
Florida State vs. #16 West Virginia
January 1, 2010 1:00pm
The final game for Coach Bobby Bowden. Need I say more?
Orange Bowl – Miami, FL
#9 Georgia Tech vs. #10 Iowa
January 5, 2010 5:00pm
Paul Johnson’s Spread Option vs. the Iowa defense, and returning from injury for Iowa: Ricky Stanzi – QB and Adam Robinson – RB vs. NFL draft prospect, Derrick Morgan and the GT defense.
