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Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Xay Davis (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Virginia Football at No. 24 SMU | Live Updates, Notes and More

Xander Tilock

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8 Minutes Ago

Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia at No. 24 SMU

Alex Plonski

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7 Hours Ago

Oct 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs running back Kendrick Raphael (6) and quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) celebrate after Raphael scores a touchdown against the Boston College Eagles during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Three SMU Players Virginia Fans Should Know

Xander Tilock

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17 Hours Ago

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott congratulates offensive lineman Jon Adair (79) during the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images

How Low Is the Confidence Meter for Virginia at No. 24 SMU?

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19 Hours Ago

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Oct 3, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula (7) before the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Three Bold Predictions for Virginia vs SMU

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Sep 26, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott celebrates with players as they run off the field after a touchdown against the Delaware Blue Hens during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

How to Watch Virginia Football at No. 24 SMU: Announcers, TV, Radio and More

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula (7) passes the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Staff Predictions for Virginia at No. 24 SMU: Can UVA Pull Off the Upset?

Xander Tilock, Jackson Caudell, Steve DeShazo

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) passes the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive tackles Anthony Britton (55) and Jason Hammond (91) pressure in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Three key defenders Virginia needs against SMU if they hope to pull the upset

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Oct 16, 2026

SMU is favored against Virginia in Week 7 of the college football season.

Virginia vs. SMU Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 7

Iain MacMillan

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Oct 16, 2026

The 2024 Colorado squad headlined by Shedeur Sanders and coached by his father Deion Sanders was a good, not great team—but they would’ve been good enough for a 24-team College Football Playoff.

The 24 Worst Teams That Would Have Made the College Football Playoff in New 24-Team Format

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Da'shawn Martin (18) catches a touchdown pass as Syracuse Orange defensive back Chris Peal (12) defends in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Three Key Offensive Players for UVA against SMU: Who Needs To Step Up vs The Mustangs?

Steve DeShazo

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Oct 15, 2026

Sep 11, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Kam Robinson (5) looks on during the second quarter against the Norfolk State Spartans at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Three key matchups in Virginia's critical game against SMU

Steve DeShazo

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Oct 15, 2026

TILOCK: For UVA, Big Ten Vastly Superior to SEC When It Comes to Conference Realignment

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Oct 15, 2026

Sep 11, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Kam Robinson (5) reacts to a play during the second quarter against the Norfolk State Spartans at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Three Biggest Questions for Virginia vs SMU

Xander Tilock

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Oct 15, 2026

Nov 23, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Kobe Pace (5) carries the ball against the SMU Mustangs during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

SP+ Predicts Must-Win Virginia vs SMU Game

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Oct 15, 2026

The Miami duo of Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney is one of college football’s most dynamic.

Sports Illustrated’s 2026 College Football Midseason All-Americans

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Oct 15, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers players take to the field prior to their game against the Syracuse Orange at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

UVA Availability Report: Several Crucial Cavaliers Unlikely To Play at SMU

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) throws the ball against the Boston College Eagles during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The SMU statistic that should concern Virginia fans the most

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Oct 14, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; UC Davis Aggies quarterback Treynor Cleeland (5) throws the ball over SMU Mustangs defensive end Marques White (16) during the second quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Here are 10 things Virginia fans should know about SMU football

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Oct 14, 2026

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