Cal vs. Virginia Thread: Both Teams Seeking to Halt 3-Game Skids

Winless since Oct. 10, Cal plays its final road game of the season when it takes on Virginia today at 12:30 p.m. PT. The game will be aired on the ACC Network.

The Bears (3-6, 2-4 ACC) and the Cavaliers (4-5, 2-4) both are riding three-game losing streaks and both have failed to meet expectations. Cal had high hopes with new coach Tosh Lupoi and Virginia expected more after going 11-3 and playing in the ACC championship game last season.

*** Lupoi discusses Virginia and Cavaliers coach Tony Elliot in the video above.

Cal, which closes out the regular season with home games the next two Saturdays against Stanford and Pittsburgh, must win its final three games to achieve bowl eligibility.

Stay with us this afternoon for updates throughout the game.

COIN FLIP: Cal wins the toss and defers. Bears will kick off to start the game.

9:32 1st Q: An impresive opening drive for the Cavaliers, who go 80 yards in 13 plays with QB Beau Pribula passing 12 yards to WR Da'Shawn Martin for the touchdown. Cal blocked the extra-point attempt. Pribula was 5 for 8 for 51 yards and added a 7-yarder keeper for a first down at the 12. Virginia 6, Cal 0

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