US EditionNo. 20 Virginia Notches First 11-Win Season by Beating 25th-Ranked Missouri in the Gator Bowl
Virginia achieved its first 11-win season by defeating No. 25 Missouri 13-7 with a strong running game and defense that forced key stops late in the Gator Bowl.
- Saturday in Jacksonville, Virginia Cavaliers beat No. 25 Missouri Tigers 13-7 in the Gator Bowl with Harrison Waylee scoring and Chandler Morris passing for 198 yards, securing their first 11-win season.
- Coach Tony Elliott's team played shorthanded without J'Mari Taylor, Trell Harris, Kam Robinson and Maddox Marcellus and relied on Waylee and Xay Davis, who combined for 109 yards on 32 carries.
- Missouri's offense sputtered with freshman Matt Zollers under center, who completed 12 of 22 passes for 101 yards with an interception; Virginia defense limited Missouri to 260 total yards and stopped them three times on fourth down.
- The result leaves both programs with roster and trajectory questions for next season as Missouri Tigers finish 8-5 aiming for nine-plus wins in 2026 with Ahmad Hardy expected back, while Virginia Cavaliers await an NCAA decision on Chandler Morris's eligibility.
- After losing the ACC title game, Virginia's bowl win caps a season that followed an ACC title-game loss to Duke, and Missouri's first game since the sports betting launch on Dec. 1 saw line adjustments after Pribula's absence.
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Virginia rallies past Missouri 13-7 in Gator Bowl
No. 25 Missouri scored on its opening drive, but No. 20 Virginia answered with 13 unanswered points to earn a 13-7 win in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday at EverBank Stadium. The Tigers (8-5) took an early lead when Jamal Roberts scored on a 5-yard run after a 43-yard burst by Ahmad Hardy. Missouri wouldn’t score again. Mizzou had a chance to win late, driving to the Virginia 21-yard line in the final minute. True freshman quarterback Matt …
Harrison Waylee scored a touchdown, Chandler Morris lanz for 198 yards and Virginia beat 13-7 Missouri at the Gator Bowl.
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No. 19 Virginia throttles Missouri to capture Gator Bowl
No. 19 Virginia held off Missouri and reached 11 wins for the first time in school history with a 13-7 victory in the Gator Bowl on Saturday night in Jacksonville, Fla.
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No. 20 Virginia notches first 11-win season by beating 25th-ranked Missouri in the Gator Bowl
Harrison Waylee ran for a touchdown, Chandler Morris threw for 198 yards and No. 20 Virginia edged 25th-ranked Missouri 13-7 in the Gator Bowl on Saturday night.
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