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Perkins, Ellis dominate on the ground as Virginia dominates Richmond 42-13 to open the season

Everyone had to wait an extra 40 minutes to start their season thanks to some inclement weather, but the Virginia Cavaliers are 1-0 after dominating the Richmond Spiders 42-13. Bryce Perkins shone in his Wahoo debut, finishing with 108 yards and two touchdowns on the ground and went 13-for-24 for 185 yards and two touchdowns. He’s the first UVA quarterback to rush for over 100 yards in a game since Jameel Sewell did it against Virginia Tech in 2009.

Jordan Ellis was practically unstoppable on the ground, rushing for a career high 146 yards with two touchdowns.