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Virginia defeats NC State in front of capacity Scott Stadium crowd

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Virginia defeats NC State in front of capacity Scott Stadium crowd

Summary

Virginia opened its 2026 season with a 34-point performance to defeat NC State at Scott Stadium on August 29. Missouri transfer quarterback Beau Pribula led the offense with 110 rushing yards on 15 carries and completed nine of 11 passing attempts. The Cavaliers relied heavily on the ground game, totaling 258 rushing yards across 57 carries. Defensively, Brandyn Hillman recorded an interception and a forced fumble against NC State quarterback CJ Bailey. This matchup marked the first time Scott Stadium reached capacity since 2008. The victory provides Virginia with a 1-0 record to start the season.

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Key Details

•Virginia finished the game with 34 points and 258 total rushing yards.
•Beau Pribula rushed for 110 yards and completed nine of 11 passes in his debut.
•Brandyn Hillman contributed four tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble.
•Scott Stadium achieved its first sellout crowd since 2008 for the season opener.
•The game was originally scheduled to be played in Brazil before moving to Charlottesville.

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