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UVA's offense prepares to face NC State's revamped defense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

UVA's offense prepares to face NC State's revamped defense
Summary

Virginia travels to face NC State as both teams kick off the season on August 26, 2026. UVA, coming off an 11-3 campaign, brings back a largely intact offensive line and seeks to rebuild its offense with quarterback Beau Pribula and running back Jekail Middlebrook. NC State's defensive front faces a significant test early in the season after struggling last year. The matchup serves as a crucial indicator for both teams' potential this season.

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  • •Virginia's offensive line features experienced players, including two seventh-year veterans.
  • •Quarterback Beau Pribula aims to improve following a difficult season at Missouri.
  • •NC State's defense looks to become more disruptive after a lackluster previous year.
  • •UVA averaged over 8.0 yards per carry against NC State last season.
  • •The matchup will test how well both teams have adapted in the offseason.
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  • 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — UVA’s offense will test NC State’s new defensive front
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Coming off a breakthrough 11-3 season, Virginia finds itself in the rather unusual position of returning an offensive line basically intact and having to replace just about everything around it. There are worse places to start when it comes to rebuilding an offense, though. The o-line returns a couple of guys who were third-team All-ACC […]

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