Virginia hosts Delaware in final non-conference game of 2026 season

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Virginia hosts Delaware in final non-conference game of 2026 season
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Virginia faces Delaware on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. This matchup marks the first encounter between the two teams, with the Blue Hens having joined Conference USA in 2025. Virginia aims to improve its record against Conference USA teams, standing at 2-3 historically. Additionally, the Virginia football program will honor Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler, and D’Sean Perry during UVA Strong Day, commemorating the players lost in the 2022 on-campus shooting.

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  • Virginia and Delaware meet for the first time on Saturday.
  • The game starts at 6 p.m. at Scott Stadium.
  • Virginia is 2-3 against Conference USA opponents historically.
  • UVA Strong Day honors players lost in a 2022 shooting.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Saturday is the final non-conference game on UVA’s 2026 regular-season schedule. Its final eight games are against ACC opponents. Virginia and Delaware will meet for the first time ever on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Scott Stadium. The Fightin’ Blue Hens are the second of two first-time opponents in 2026 with […]

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