Virginia football defeats Norfolk State 59-3 to move to 2-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Virginia football improved to 2-0 on the season with a 59-3 win over Norfolk State on Friday. The Cavaliers dominated the FCS opponent, utilizing three different quarterbacks to distribute touchdown passes throughout the game. Beau Pribula led the effort by throwing for 162 yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone. On the defensive side, Brandyn Hillman recorded two interceptions and Justin Rowe contributed a pick-six in the closing minutes. The win allowed Virginia to rotate in reserve players for much of the second half. Following this performance, the program now turns its attention to a game against West Virginia next weekend.
- •Virginia defeated Norfolk State 59-3 on Friday night.
- •Beau Pribula threw for 162 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Brandyn Hillman recorded two interceptions for the Cavaliers secondary.
- •Will Bettridge became the all-time leading scorer in school history.
- •Virginia next plays West Virginia in the upcoming week.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia football takes care of FCS Norfolk State to improve to 2-0
"It was a business type of night for the country’s 25th ranked team.
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