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Virginia football hosts NC State for 2026 season opener in Charlottesville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Virginia football hosts NC State for 2026 season opener in Charlottesville
Summary

The Virginia Cavaliers begin their football season on August 29, 2026, against the NC State Wolfpack at Scott Stadium. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM ET, airing on ESPN. Virginia looks to improve upon their recent season openers, winning eight of the last nine, and seeks their first home win over NC State since 2006. This matchup marks the 137th season of Virginia football and their 1,400th game in program history. A victory would also bring the Cavaliers their milestone 700th win.

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By the Numbers
  • •Virginia holds an 88-39-9 record in season openers.
  • •The Cavaliers have won their last seven season openers at home.
  • •UVA aims for its first win over NC State at home since 2006.
  • •This game marks the fourth-earliest start to a season for Virginia.
  • •UVA has won four straight season openers against ACC teams since 1999.
Latest Updates
  • 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Game thread: NC State vs. UVA
  • 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch UVA football’s season-opener vs. NC State and GAME THREAD
What they're saying
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No more talkin’, it’s time for the footballin’. Wolfpack vs. Cavaliers Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN (Wes Durham, Max Browne, Madison Fitzpatrick) Online streaming: WatchESPN

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Everything you need to know before Saturday afternoon’s kickoff.

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