The University of Virginia Cavaliers will face the Auburn Tigers in the 45th Chick fil A Peach Bowl in Atlanta. The game is scheduled for Saturday, December 31 at the Georgia Dome. More than 70,000 fans will pack the Dome for the 7:30pm kickoff. The Chick fil A Bowl is one of six bowl games that will be broadcast in 3D on ESPN.
The Chick fil A Bowl is an annual matchup between Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference teams. This will be Virginia's fourth appearance in a Peach Bowl. The team has won two of the three previous times. The Cavaliers come into the game with a record of 8-4 and were 2nd in the ACC Coastal Division. Head coach Mike London has been named 2011 ACC Coach of the Year.
The Auburn Tigers finished their season ranked #25 in the nation with a record of 7-5. The Tigers are the defending National Champions. Auburn has played in four previous Chick fil A Bowls. Their last appearance was in 2007. Auburn head coach Gene Chizik led the Tigers to a BCS National Championship in only his second year with the team, and was the 2010 SEC Coach of the Year. Auburn and Virginia have met twice before in bowl games, each school winning once.
Fans who are in Atlanta for the game will want to attend the Chick fil A FanFest, the best pre-game destination in town. FanFest will be held on December 31 from 2-6pm at the Georgia World Congress Center. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in receiving, passing, and kicking games as well as other contests and give-aways. Family friendly activities include obstacle courses and a climbing wall. Each school's band and cheerleaders will be on hand for the pep rallies, and fans will be able to greet the teams on the Team Walk as they pass through on their way to the Georgia Dome.
Attendees will enjoy food and beverages from sponsors Chick fil A and Coke Zero. Fans will be able to shop for official Chick fil A Bowl merchandise. The Georgia World Congress Center is located adjacent to the Georgia Dome in the heart of downtown Atlanta, at 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard. Tickets to the Chick fil A Fanfest are $15 per person and may be purchased in advance or on game day.
This year's game between Virginia and Auburn promises to be a great matchup. Many previous Peach Bowl games have been decided by a touchdown or less. Football fans are ready for an exciting New Year's Eve in Atlanta.
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