Cincinnati vs Virginia Tech 12/31/18 - Military Bowl - NCAAF Picks & Predictions

Following a 10-2 regular season, the Cincinnati Bearcats will conclude the 2018 campaign in Annapolis against the VA Tech Hokies in the Miltary Bowl. The Bearcats program is trending up after finishing the 2017 campaign 4-8 and out of bowl contention.

Desmond Ridder quarterbacks the Bearcats and threw for 2359 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions during the regular season. Michael Warren II lead the Bearcats in rushing during the 2018 campaign and finished the regular season with 1163 yards and an impressive 17 touchdowns. Khalil Lewis is the top receiving option for the Bearcats and caught 55 passes for 768 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2018. Following a tough season in which they finished 6-6, the Va Tech Hokies head to Maryland to battle Cinccinnati in the Military Bowl. The Hokies lost to the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Camping World Bowl in 2017 and are looking for a win to close out 2018.

Ryan Willis is the man behind center for the Hokies and threw for 2497 yards, 22 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 2018. Steven Peoples lead the Hokies in rushing during the regular season and ran the ball 149 times for 760 yards and 5 touchdowns. Damon Hazleton is the top receiving threat for Va Tech and finished the 2018 regular season with 45 receptions for 745 yards and 8 touchdowns.