After a slow start, the Virginia Cavaliers put forth a commanding performance to pick up a pivotal win in the Coastal Division as the Hoos stomped the Duke Blue Devils, 48-14. With the win, Virginia improved to 5-2 on the season and 3-1 in ACC play and halted a two-game losing streak.
It was the first full game for the Cavaliers without All-American cornerback Bryce Hall, but the defense stepped up as they forced five turnovers in the decisive win. Virginia had just one sack in the game, but registered five tackles for loss and held Duke to just 14 first downs — five of which came in the fourth quarter — and 2-for-14 (14%) on third down.