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Virginia Cavaliers Edge Out Blue Devils at Scott Stadium in a Close Football Encounter

In a tightly contested game at Scott Stadium, the Virginia Cavaliers emerged victorious over the Duke Blue Devils with a final score of 30-27. The Cavaliers now hold a 3-8 record, while the Blue Devils stand at 6-5.


Nov 18, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Tayvonn Kyle (23) recovers an onside kick in front of Duke Blue Devils nose tackle Brandon Johnson (3) during final seconds of the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Virginia Cavaliers delivered an impressive performance on their home turf, securing a narrow victory against the visiting Duke Blue Devils. The offense was particularly effective through the air, with the passing game accumulating 278 yards and contributing three touchdowns to their total score. The quarterback's precision was on display as he completed 70 percent of his passes and achieved an outstanding passer rating of nearly 181.


The ground game also played its part in this balanced offensive attack. With 41 rushing attempts, the team amassed 170 yards. Although no touchdowns were recorded from these efforts, nine first downs were gained via rushes which kept drives alive and contributed to maintaining possession for over half an hour during the game.


Nov 18, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Malik Washington (4) scores a touchdown as Duke Blue Devils safety Jaylen Stinson (2) chases during the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams had their moments too; all three field goal attempts were successful with one being from beyond 40 yards out. This flawless kicking performance added nine crucial points to the scoreboard for Virginia.


Defensively, Virginia managed to apply pressure on Duke's offense by recording one sack and three tackles for loss while also forcing one fumble which they recovered themselves. Their defensive resilience was further demonstrated by intercepting one pass that helped shift momentum in favor of Virginia.


Nov 18, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) carries the ball as Duke Blue Devils safety Jaylen Stinson (2) chases during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties did play a significant role in this contest as well; Virginia accumulated twelve penalties totaling an impactful 117 yards against them. Despite this setback, they managed to keep their composure and secure victory.


The fans witnessed consistent scoring throughout each quarter with both teams finding points in every period of play – seven points for Virginia in Q1 followed by three in Q2; then adding fourteen more points during Q3 before sealing it with six additional points in Q4.


Looking ahead after this hard-fought win at Scott Stadium, fans can anticipate another exciting encounter as the Virginia Cavaliers are set to face off against their rivals, the Virginia Tech Hokies. This upcoming game is scheduled for November 25th at Scott Stadium itself located in Charlottesville VA starting at 8:30 PM local time (EST). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ACC Network via satellite channel number 612 where live coverage will be broadcasted.

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