Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

West Virginia Beats No. 25 Virginia 38-27 in the Duke’s Mayo Classic

Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 total yards and five touchdowns as the Mountaineers improved to 3-0.

  • On Saturday, the West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the No. 25 Virginia Cavaliers 38-27 in the Duke's Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
  • The matchup marked the first regular-season meeting between the programs in 41 years, representing a significant test for West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez in his second season.
  • Quarterback Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns, while running back Cam Cook added 123 rushing yards to lead the Mountaineers' offensive attack.
  • Defensive coordinator Zac Alley orchestrated a second-half adjustment, sending linebacker Ashton Woods on a critical blitz that pressured Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula and forced a decisive stop.
  • The Mountaineers improved to 3-0 on the season and may gain Big 12 title consideration, while Virginia fell to 2-1 and prepares to host Delaware next Saturday.
Insights by Ground AI

37 Articles

fredericksburg.comfredericksburg.com
Reposted by
Martinsville BulletinMartinsville Bulletin
Center

Game balls: West Virginia 38, No. 25 Virginia football 27

Awarding game balls from No. 25 Virginia football's loss to West Virginia on Saturday night in Charlotte.

·Cherokee County, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 80% of the sources are Center
80% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Herald-Dispatch broke the news on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal