This was the 10th meeting between Virginia Tech and Tulane; entering the game, the Hokies led the Green Wave in their all-time series, 5–4.
[7] The Hokies entered the game with a 6–6 record (5–3 in the ACC), tied for fourth place in their conference.
This was Virginia Tech's third Military Bowl, tying Navy and Temple for the most appearances in the game.
Hosting the 2023 American Athletic Conference Football Championship Game, the Green Wave lost to SMU, 26–14.
at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, Maryland Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game.