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The Commonwealth Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual American college football game between the University of Virginia Cavaliers and the Virginia Tech Hokies. The interstate rivalry was first played in 1895, while the cup itself was introduced in 1996. Both programs compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and the game usually carries significance for supporters, recruiting, and football standings within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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What two teams play for the Commonwealth Cup?

The Commonwealth Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual college football game between the University of Virginia Cavaliers and the Virginia Tech Hokies. It represents the intense in-state rivalry between the two major athletic programs in Virginia.

When was the Commonwealth Cup trophy introduced?

While the rivalry between Virginia and Virginia Tech dates all the way back to their first game in 1895, the Commonwealth Cup trophy itself was not introduced until 1996. It was created to give the increasingly competitive modern rivalry a tangible prize.

What conference is the Commonwealth Cup rivalry played in?

Both the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Because they are in the same conference, the game is played annually at the end of the regular season.

Where does the Commonwealth Cup game usually take place?

The location of the game alternates each year between the two universities' home stadiums. Virginia plays its home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, while Virginia Tech hosts games at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg.

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