The Virginia Cavaliers (4-1, 1-0 ACC) took a big step towards bowl eligibility with a 28-21 win over the Duke Blue Devils (4-2, 1-2 ACC) in sunny Charlottesville on UVA’s Bicentennial celebration weekend. Quarterback Kurt Benkert overcame a slow start to finish 24-for-43 with 182 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Jordan Ellis had 96 yards on 25 carries and Doni Dowling chipped in two touchdowns and 52 yards. The ever multi-faceted Olamide Zaccheaus led the team in receiving with 69 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions.
Jordan Mack and Micah Kiser led the defense with 10 tackles each, and Quin Blanding chipped in eight tackles and a touchdown.