Beau Pribula Dazzles in Virginia Debut as Cavaliers Overwhelm NC State 34-8 in Season, ACC Opener
Transfer quarterback Beau Pribula threw two touchdown passes and ran for 110 yards as Virginia controlled the game from start to finish.
- The Virginia Cavaliers defeated the North Carolina State Wolfpack 34-8 on Saturday at Scott Stadium, marking the first announced sellout in 18 years at the venue.
- Transfer quarterback Beau Pribula dazzled in his Virginia debut, throwing for 155 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 110 yards, becoming the first Cavaliers quarterback to rush for 100 yards since Brennan Armstrong in 2022.
- Virginia's dominant running game piled up 258 yards and controlled the contest from start to finish. Xavier Brown was essential to the victory, totaling two touchdowns and over 90 scrimmage yards as the Cavaliers jumped to a 17-0 halftime lead.
- North Carolina State quarterback CJ Bailey finished 12 of 23 for 84 yards with an interception, as coach Dave Doeren noted the team needs significant changes before their October game against Louisville.
- Originally scheduled for Brazil, the game moved to Charlottesville due to logistics; Virginia now positions itself as a genuine ACC Championship contender following the dominant season-opening victory.
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Lost were the novelty and privilege of introducing college football to South America, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro. Lost was the vision of Christ the Redeemer peering down from Mount Corcovado. But, oh, what Virginia gained Saturday.
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Beau Pribula dazzles in Virginia debut as Cavaliers overwhelm NC State 34-8 in season, ACC opener
Beau Pribula threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns and became the first Virginia quarterback to rush for 100 yards in a game since 2022 as the Cavaliers dominated North Carolina State from start to finish and won 34-8.
NC State vs. Virginia Game Highlights
The Virginia Cavaliers got off to a quick start and held off the NC State Wolfpack for a 34-8 win in the 2026 season opener. Beau Pribula had a phenomenal game, running the ball effectively throughout the game and finished with 110 yards on the ground on 15 carries. The QB only attempted 11 passes but completed 9 of them for 155 yards with two scores in the win. Jekail Middlebrook ran the ball 15 times for 64 yards while Xavier Brown had 8 rushe…
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