The famous Budweiser Clydesdales lead the Military Bowl Parade down Rowe Boulevard. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Color Guard march in the parade. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
A giant American flag is parachuted onto the field before the game. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
The flag of the United States comes down with a parachute team during pre-game ceremonies. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
A Cincinnati fan salutes the flag during the national anthem. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokies run into Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to Enter Sandman. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech President Dr. Timothy Sands walks the sidelines right after the coin toss. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The HokieBird patrols the sidelines during the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Kendall Fuller (11) grabs Virginia Tech's first turnover of the day on a Cincinnati pass to the endzone. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies running back J.C. Coleman stiff arms Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jeff Luc (1) as he breaks a big run down the sideline. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Michael Brewer gets tackled after catching a pass on a trick play in the first quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies running back J.C. Coleman finds space around the end to score Tech's opening touchdown. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
J.C. Coleman and Isiaiah Ford celebrate Virginia Tech's first touchdown of the game, a short run by J.C. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
J.C. Coleman (4) and David Wang (76) celebrate JC's opening touchdown run. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Cincinnati QB Gunner Kiel runs away from pressure by Dadi Nicolas (90). (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) sacks Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Gunner Kiel (11) in the first quarter. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) takes the direct snap and runs out wide. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chuck Clark (19) leaps over a Cincinnati player after nabbing a one-handed interception in the first quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Chuck Clark (19) celebrates following his interception. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies full back Sam Rogers (45) breaks a big run down the sideline. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Cincinnati Bearcats safety Zach Edwards (22) is called for pass interference on Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7). (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
A pair of Hokies fans look on during a TV timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies kicker Joey Slye (46) is lifted into the air by Virginia Tech Hokies offensive lineman Wyatt Teller (57) after a successful field goal attempt in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Cincinnati Bearcot mascot drop kicks the Nationals' George Washington during a race. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Washington Nationals president mascot William Taft flattens Abraham Lincoln during a race from end zone to end zone. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Ken Ekanem (4) wraps up and sacks Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Gunner Kiel (11). (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Michael Brewer tries to juke Mike Tyson on a long QB scramble. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer (12) is hit hard by Cincinnati Bearcats safety Mike Tyson (5) after picking up several yards on a rushing attempt. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies fans wave their keys during a Key Play in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Gunner Kiel (11) is sacked by Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Chase Williams (36) and cornerback Kendall Fuller (11). (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) stiff arms Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Howard Wilder (3) after his reception. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Ryan Malleck celebrates after catching the go-ahead touchdown in the 3rd quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokies Cheerleaders run out with their flags after the TD. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Gunner Kiel (11) fumbles the ball after being hit by Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Deon Clarke (40). (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Nigel Williams picks up Gunner Kiel's fumble. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive tackle Nigel Williams (95) races towards the end zone after recovering a fumble. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Greg Stroman (3) picks up the second fumble on the run back. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Greg Stroman (3) celebrates in the endzone after completing a spectacular fumble return for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive tackle Woody Baron (60) brings down Cincinnati Bearcats running back Mike Boone (27). (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies running back J.C. Coleman (4) breaks a big run in the second half. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies running back J.C. Coleman (4) hurdles Virginia Tech Hokies offensive lineman Wyatt Teller (57). (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Hokies fans in the North Endzone Lawn cheer on the team. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Ken Ekanem (4) prepares to hit Cincinnati Bearcats running back Rod Moore (21). (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Cincinnati head coach Tommy Tuberville talks to his players during a TV timeout in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Backup QB Michael Colosimo jumps over a reaching Dadi Nicolas late in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Frank Beamer looks on from the coaches box in the 4th quarter. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer (12) breaks free for a big run late in the game. (Michael Shroyer/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Bearcats mascot falls down on the sideline in digust after Virginia Tech hits another long field goal in the 4th quarter to extend the lead. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
