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West Virginia tops No. 25 Virginia 38-27 at the Duke’s Mayo Classic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

West Virginia tops No. 25 Virginia 38-27 at the Duke’s Mayo Classic

Summary

West Virginia defeated No. 25 Virginia 38-27 in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2026. Michael Hawkins led the Mountaineers with 313 total yards and five touchdowns, guiding the team to a 3-0 start under coach Rich Rodriguez. The game saw Hawkins throw for two touchdowns and rush for three, including a decisive 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Virginia's loss marks their second in Charlotte, dropping them to 2-1. Both teams are set to continue their seasons next weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards and five touchdowns.
•West Virginia improves to 3-0 this season.
•Virginia falls to 2-1, facing a tougher schedule ahead.
•Both teams will host games next Saturday.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — West Virginia beats No. 25 Virginia 38-27 in the Duke’s Mayo Classic

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Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers’ Bank of America Stadium. Hawkins, who started five games at Oklahoma the previous two years before transferring to West Virginia in January, has guided the Mountaineers to a 3-0 start for second-year coach Rich Rodriguez. Virginia, which lost its second game in Charlotte in the last 10 months, fell to 2-1.
— Yahoo Sports

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