Virginia defeats NC State 34-8 in college football opener

Virginia opened its 2026 college football season with a 34-8 victory over NC State at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville on August 29. The Cavaliers solidified the win with a program-record 23-play touchdown drive that spanned over 12 minutes in the second half. Quarterback Beau Pribula recorded 120 rushing yards, leading a ground attack that totaled 258 yards on the afternoon. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Virginia against the Wolfpack dating back to 2018 and marked the program's earliest calendar-date victory. Virginia’s offensive line anchored the performance, allowing only one sack while helping the team convert four fourth-down attempts during the sustained scoring march. This game served as the first sellout at Scott Stadium since 2008 and stands as the Cavaliers' debut appearance of the current season.

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