Game Summary
The 2009 ACC Championship Game kicked off at 8:06 pm EST on December 5, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The weather at kickoff was cloudy, with 88 percent humidity, an air temperature of 53 °F (12 °C) and a north wind of 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h). Approximately 42,815 people were in the stands, according to turnstile attendance figures, out of 57,227 tickets sold. The game also was seen by approximately 2.541 million viewers on ESPN, which broadcast the game with Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, and Erin Andrews. The 2.5 million viewers brought the lowest-ever TV rating for an ACC Championship Game, even though the broadcast was the first ACC Championship Game to be played in prime time since 2005. The game's referee was Jeff Flanagan, its umpire was Keith Roden, and its linesman was Mike Owens.
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