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Can the Cavaliers reach 6-1 and bowl eligibility with a win over the Cougars today?
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Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) looks to pass against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) looks to pass against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images | Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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The Virginia Cavaliers stormed back and defeated Washington State, 22-20 in Week Eight. UVA is now bowl eligible for the first time under head coach Tony Elliott after winning their fifth game in a row.

Read below for a game thread in reverse chronological order.

End of Quarter Four - Virginia 22, Washington State 20

J'Mari Taylor puts the game on ice after rushing for the first on a crucial third down. Virginia kneels out the remaining clock. UVA wins.

2:35 Q4

Washington State's drive turns out to be the worst case scenario with a safety. Virginia forces a fumble on Kirby Vorhees in the end zone. The drive starts in shambles after Vorhees mistakingly calls a fair catch on the return at the one-yard line to pin the Cougars back.

2:55 Q4

Now, it is UVA's turn to run the clock as they tried to score as late as possible. However, the Hoo's cannot punch in a touchdown, so they settle for three and tie it up. Virginia was able to convert on a crucial third down with the help of J'Mari Taylor, as usual.

5:47 Q4

Defensive back Ja'Son Prevard makes a game-changing play, intercepting Eckhaus in WSU territory. Penalties had derailed WSU's crucial drive up until that point, putting them way behind the sticks. Refs call an illegal blindside block on the interception return.

9:45 Q4

Virginia storms 97 yards down the field pretty easily to make it a one-score game. With Xavier Brown out, J'Mari Taylor and Harrison Waylee are seeing the reps now. Edrine is also getting a lot of targets on the outside, once again.

13:19 Q4

UVA gets the stop and WSU punts it just shy of the end zone. The Virginia defense looked like they might not be able to stop the bleeding with missed tackles and penalties early in the drive. Also, Xavier Brown exited the game with an apparent serious leg injury.

End of Quarter Three - Virginia 10, Washington State 20

1:20 Q3

Another dud of a drive for the Virginia offense. Chandler Morris tried to find Trell Harris deep for an explosive play but no luck. Punt.

2:18 Q3

UVA's defense makes the stop when it counts and holds the Cougars to three. WSU continues to milk a lot of clock with the lead, primarily using the rush but the passing game also looks solid. WSU has four players with over 20 yards rushing.

8:38 Q3

The Hoo's settle for three after a deep 47-yard field goal. The pass game got going a bit on this drive including a 37-yard pass to Jahmal Edrine which gave UVA some momentum early in the drive.

12:18 Q3

Virginia's defense is able to stop the WSU run game and gives their offense the ball back quickly after the half. Punt.

15:00 Q3

WSU receives the ball on the halftime kick off.

Halftime - Virginia 7, Washington State 17

Chandler Morris returns at quarterback. Receiver Cam Ross got shaken up for a bit after receiving a hit that was ruled targeting. UVA is incapable of finishing up the half with a score. Punt.

0:31 Q2

WSU settles for three in the UVA red zone and go up by two possessions. Washington State's offense is dominating on the back of Eckhaus' 139 passing yards. The line of scrimmage belongs to the Cougars up until this point.

4:06 Q2

Virginia's offense looks like they are not on the same page. It looks like Chandler Morris is also in the medical tent, which is the last thing UVA wants to see. Punt.

6:35 Q2

Washington State sustains a long drive down the field depending heavily on the run to take the lead, once again. Running back Leo Pulalasi gets good work out of the backfield for the Cougars.

11:36 Q2

Another short drive for the Hoo's. A false start on the punt pushed UVA's punter deep into the Virginia red zone. Punt.

13:25 Q2

Washington State gets lucky and punts after a tipped pass at the line of scrimmage almost leads to an interception. Before the drive stalled out, WSU was able to run the ball down the field against Virginia's defensive line. Running backs Angel Johnson and Kirby Vorhees are both getting good work on the ground.

End of Quarter One - Virginia 7, Washington State 7

3:23 Q1

Virginia gets bold once again and goes for it on fourth down -- but fails. A pass with one yard to go was interesting. The football is now quickly back in the hands of the Cougars.

4:37 Q1

A quick turnaround for Virginia's offense. Virginia defensive back Donavon Platt makes the interception on an Eckhaus deep ball. UVA's offense begins the drive with phenomenal field position.

4:48 Q1

Cam Ross makes magic on a reverse toss for a 19-yard score. Chandler Morris continues to let it rip on the run. J'Mari Taylor has gotten a steady amount of reps so far but has yet to pop off for a chunk run in the first quarter.

6:50 Q1

Virginia's defense stands strong with the help of two false start penalties on WSU's offensive line. Punt.

8:52 Q1

Virginia aims deep with the pass but Morris is not able to connect with his receivers outside, so far. Receiver Cam Ross drops a deep ball that would have sent the Cavaliers' offense way down field. It is a quick three-and-out and punt.

9:47 Q1

WSU quarterback Zevi Eckhaus opens this game up with a spectacular first drive topped off with a passing score. Eckhaus completes his first five passes for 71 yards. Receiver Joshua Meredith led the drive with 58 yards.

15:00 Q1

WSU receives the ball on the opening kick off.

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