Virginia defeats Norfolk State 59-3 at Scott Stadium

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Virginia defeats Norfolk State 59-3 at Scott Stadium
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Virginia defeated Norfolk State 59-3 in a college football game held Friday at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. The Cavaliers secured a 21-0 lead before the first quarter concluded, bolstered by three touchdown passes from Beau Pribula and two early interceptions by Brandyn Hillman. Virginia out-gained the Spartans 466-223 while holding the visitors to 4-for-17 on third-down conversions. This victory marks the program's most dominant two-game start since 1930, with the team outscoring opponents 93-11 during that span. Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick returned to the stadium for the first time since 1999, failing to mount an offensive response against the Virginia defense.

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  • Virginia defeated Norfolk State 59-3 on September 11, 2026.
  • Beau Pribula threw three touchdown passes during the first quarter.
  • Brandyn Hillman recorded two interceptions in the game's opening possessions.
  • The 59-point total represents Virginia's highest single-game offensive output since 2003.
  • Kam Robinson recorded five tackles in his first game back from injury.
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Analyzing a 59-3 rout of the Spartans that gave Virginia its most dominant two-game start since 1930.

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