No. 25 Virginia vs West Virginia Live Updates | NCAA Football

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Sep 11, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott is interviewed after the game against the Norfolk State Spartans at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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First quarter

Virginia opening drive: A lengthy drive, highlighted by Rico Flores Jr. making his Cavaliers debut. The drive ends with a Jekail Middlebrook rushing touchdown. Virginia leads 7-0.

West Virginia opening drive: False start. Michael Hawkins Jr. runs for no gain. Hawkins looks for Cam Cook on third down, the pass is dropped. Mountaineers go three-and-out.

Pregame

No. 25 Virginia is aiming to start 3-0 for the first time since 2019. In its way, stands West Virginia.

The Cavaliers are also hoping to ascend in the national rankings, and keeping building a College Football Playoff resume — in the stadium where their 2025 CFP hopes were squashed. Follow along with this article for every update tonight.

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