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Middlebrook’s 2 Rushing TDs Help Virginia Overcome 10-Point Deficit, Beat Syracuse 28-24

Middlebrook finished with 95 rushing yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown on Virginia’s final two fourth-quarter drives.

  • On Saturday night, Jekail Middlebrook rushed for two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Virginia overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to defeat Syracuse 28-25 in Charlottesville, Va.
  • Trailing 17-7 at halftime, the Cavaliers appeared headed for defeat before quarterback Beau Pribula rallied the squad during the final 30 minutes to secure their fourth win of the 2026 season.
  • Backup quarterback Danny Lauter replaced starter Amari Odom, who missed the game due to injury; the Orange still outgained Virginia 430-288 in total yards.
  • Virginia improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, while Syracuse dropped to 2-3 and 0-3 in the ACC after its 10th consecutive league loss.
  • Syracuse hosts Louisville next Saturday as the Orange seek to break their 10th consecutive ACC losing streak with a first conference win of the season.
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Syracuse University Athletics broke the news on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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