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The latest updates from the Hoo's Week 3 matchup at Scott Stadium
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Aug 30, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Harrison Waylee (21) carries the ball as Coastal Carolina Chanticleers cornerback Myles Mooyoung (8) defends during the second half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Aug 30, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Harrison Waylee (21) carries the ball as Coastal Carolina Chanticleers cornerback Myles Mooyoung (8) defends during the second half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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The Virginia Cavaliers defeated the William & Mary Tribe 55-16 in the Hoos' third-game of the 2025 season on Saturday afternoon at Scott Stadium. Read below for a game thread in reverse chronological order.

Virginia 55, William & Mary 16 | Final

End of Quarter Four - Virginia 55, William & Mary 16

The Cavaliers cruised to an impressive victory over their fellow Virginians. It was a true collective effort, as both Chandler Morris and Daniel Kaelin threw for 145-plus yards, Noah Vaughn and Harrison Waylee (along with three touchdowns) both rushed for 100-plus yards, and eight different players had double-digit receiving yards. It was a record breaking day in Charlottesville, as Virginia broke their all-time record for yards in a game with 700 yards from scrimmage, and Harrison Waylee broke off the longest rush in program history.

2:00 Q4

First years, quarterback Cole Geer and running back Xay Davis, led Virginia to William & Mary's 16-yard line before the two-minute warning. In doing so, the Cavaliers broke the all-time program record for total yards in a game. The previous record, 691 yards, was set against Davidson in 1968.

7:59 Q4

UVA fumbled the ball out of the back their own end zone. William & Mary scored a safety on the play.

9:42 Q4

William & Mary moved the ball into Virginia territory before being forced to punt.

12:58 Q4

Kam Courtney returned William & Mary's kickoff 38 yards to the W&M 47-yard line. Virginia rattled off back to back 11-yard rushes and a few short completions before grinding to a halt. Will Bettridge was called upon once again and answered with a 31-yard field goal.

End of Quarter Three - Virginia 52, William & Mary 14

2:13 Q3

Noah Brannock shined on the drive for William & Mary's second touchdown of the day. He completed a pass to Alfred Honest, a 39-yard deep ball that Brannock landed right in the bread basket. Brannock kept making plays, breaking off an eight yard scramble that ended with him hurdling one of Virginia's defenders. He finished off the drive with a Manziel-esque mix of scampering and scrambling for a six-yard touchdown.

3:34 Q3

Virginia's drive ended abruptly after Daniel Kaelin had his pass intercepted by William & Mary's Trevon Cannon, who returned it for 15 yards to William & Mary's 47-yard line.

5:13 Q3

Virginia forced another three-and-out. The bleeding continued for William & Mary: nine third downs on the day, zero first down conversions.

6:46 Q3

Daniel Kaelin impressed on a pass-heavy drive. The second year out of Elkhorn, Nebraska strung together three straight completions of 14 yards, 30 yards, and 23 yards respectively. On third and goal, Kaelin's pocket collapsed as he was looking for TyLyric Coleman across the middle. The pass fell incomplete. Will Bettridge kicked his first field goal of the day, which was good from 24 yards.

10:01 Q3

Offensive woes continued to plague William & Mary, as Virginia forced another three-and-out. William & Mary is zero for eight on third down plays today.

11:31 Q3

Harrison Waylee continued his career day as a Cavalier, scoring not only his third touchdown of the day––the third of his career at UVA––but he also broke off the longest run in Virginia football history, scoring a 97-yard touchdown on the first play of the drive. His run also tied the record for UVA's longest play from scrimmage, a 97-yard pass and catch against Navy on October 10th, 1935.

11:46 Q3

William & Mary moved the ball well to open up their first drive of the second half. Noah Brannock connected with wide receiver Isaiah Lemmond for a 19-yard pick up. The drive fizzled out, however, after Lemmond––wide open in the end zone––dropped a potential touchdown for the Tribe. Punter Carter Boyd was able to pin UVA at their own three-yard line.

15:00 Q3

William & Mary starts with the ball for the second half.

Halftime- Virginia 42, William & Mary 7

Chandler Morris - 13/19, 149 Yards, One Touchdown | Noah Vaughn - Eight Carries, 101 Yards | Harrison Waylee - Seven Carries, 41 Yards, Two Touchdowns

0:52 Q2

Virginia continued to mount pressure on William & Mary's backfield. UVA's Devin Neal and Mitchell Melton sacked W&M quarterback Noah Brannock for a six-yard loss. The tribe had to punt, another three-and-out forced by the Virginia defense.

1:59 Q2

Virginia quarterback Daniel Kaelin dumped off his first pass of the day to Suderian Harrison who took it 56 yards to the William & Mary 24-yard line. UVA then handed the ball off to Harrison Waylee for four straight plays. The graduate transfer rushed for 24 yards on the drive and scored his second touchdown of the day––his second as a Cavalier.

3:58 Q2

William & Mary lucked out after Daniel Rickert's strip-sack and score was overruled. The officials' determined William & Mary's quarterback Tyler Hughes' forward progress had already been stopped. The Cavaliers still forced a three-and-out.

6:01 Q2

Chandler Morris found tight end John Rogers streaking up the middle for 25 yards. Rogers––the second year from The Plains, Virginia––also scored his first career touchdown on the drive on a three-yard reception.

7:49 Q2

Virginia forced a turnover on downs, swarming the backfield as the Tribe went for it on 4th and 1. The Cavaliers will start with the ball on William & Mary's 34-yard line.

9:27 Q2

Noah Vaughn had a 26-yard scamper down the sideline called back due to a holding on Jack Whitmer, but he doubled his efforts with a 54-yard gain two plays later. Vaughn, who has been a work horse for the Hoos today, was unfortunately injured in the subsequent plays. Virginia spread the wealth once again, handing the ball off to Harrison Waylee for a two-yard touchdown––his first with the Cavaliers.

13:01 Q2

William & Mary wasted no time as quarterback Tyler Hughes found Deven Thompson deep downfield on their first play of the drive. Thompson caught the ball at UVA's 44-yard line and took it all the way for a 79-yard touchdown.

13:18 Q2

Chandler Morris found Dakota Twitty up the seam for a 26-yard catch and run. Morris followed that up with a fastball down the middle to the crossing Kam Courtney––good for 21 yards. Xavier Brown was the Cavaliers' closer this drive, picking up four yards for the Virginia touchdown.

End of Quarter One - Virginia 14, William & Mary 0

1:15 Q1

The Tribe are forced to punt after another three-and-out forced by UVA's defense. William & Mary has struggled to deal with the pressure Virginia is putting on their backfield. The punt was fair caught by Cam Ross.

5:23 Q1

The Hoos continued to pound the rock, relying on a run heavy offense on their second drive. Noah Vaughn was handed the ball four snaps in a row, picking up 30 yards as he barreled his way to William & Mary's one-yard line. J'Mari Taylor finished off the drive and scored his first touchdown of the day.

8:33 Q1

William & Mary is forced to punt after the Cavaliers force a three-and-out.

10:46 Q1

UVA marched down the field on their first possession. Trell Harris was Chandler Morris' favorite target on the opening drive, connecting for four receptions in the early going. Morris was able to convert for the Cavaliers on 4th & 1, escaping pressure and scrambling for the first down. Kam Courtney finished off the drive by punching in his first career touchdown on a 23-yard reverse.

15:00 Q1

Virginia recieves the ball on the opening kick off.

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Jake Aiello
JAKE AIELLO

Jake Aiello is a skilled multimedia journalist with a background in live broadcast, digital content creation and social media strategy. Before Virginia on SI, Jake served as a live television producer in Washington, D.C., while also working as a freelance sports creator-writing game stories, creating graphics, and crafting video content covering NCAA Football, NBA, MLB, MLS, WNBA, and Olympic competitions. Jake is a huge New York Yankees, New York Jets, and Boston Celtics fan

Conwell Morris
CONWELL MORRIS

Conwell has been writing for Virginia Cavaliers On SI since February of 2025 and covers multiple UVA sports, primarily Virginia lacrosse. He also serves as the president of WUVA, a student-run video journalism group at the University of Virginia. Conwell is from Alexandria, Virginia, and is currently a second year in UVA's Undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences.

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