Benkert sharp as Virginia downs William & Mary 28-10
Kurt Benkert threw three touchdown passes and Virginia began Bronco Mendenhall's second season as coach with a 28-10 victory against William & Mary in the season-opener for both teams on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
William & Mary Tribe
10
Virginia Cavaliers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W&M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| UVA | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Scott Stadium · 38,828 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Lafayette Leopards | L 14-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Colgate Raiders | L 0-37 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Georgetown Hoyas | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ North Carolina Central Eagles | W 17-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Holy Cross Crusaders | L 14-41 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:55 10-28
Jordan Ellis 1 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 6:50 10-21
Tommy McKee 2 Yd Run (Kris Hooper Kick)
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Touchdown 7:08 3-21
Olamide Zaccheaus 17 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Field Goal 10:27 3-14
Kris Hooper 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:31 0-14
Andre Levrone 34 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 4:27 0-7
Jordan Ellis 1 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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W&M
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:55 · End of Game
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UVA 0:55
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:55 10-28
Jordan Ellis 1 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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W&M 4:28
3 plays, 21 yards, 0:52 · Interception
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UVA 5:20
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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W&M 6:50
13 plays, 71 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:50 10-21
Tommy McKee 2 Yd Run (Kris Hooper Kick)
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UVA 11:52
6 plays, 39 yards, 3:08 · Downs
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W&M 15:00
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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UVA 1:59
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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W&M 4:43
4 plays, 24 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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UVA 7:08
6 plays, 56 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:08 3-21
Olamide Zaccheaus 17 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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W&M 10:27
8 plays, 46 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:27 3-14
Kris Hooper 41 Yd Field Goal
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W&M
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
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UVA
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:06 · Downs
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W&M 1:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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UVA 1:31
7 plays, 70 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:31 0-14
Andre Levrone 34 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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W&M 4:29
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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UVA 7:08
7 plays, 18 yards, 2:48 · Missed FG
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W&M 9:56
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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UVA 12:14
9 plays, 22 yards, 3:49 · Punt
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W&M 1:03
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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UVA 4:27
13 plays, 80 yards, 5:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:27 0-7
Jordan Ellis 1 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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W&M 10:07
5 plays, 14 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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UVA 13:35
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:25 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
W&M
UVA
12
1st Downs
19
1-11
3rd down efficiency
9-18
2-2
4th down efficiency
2-4
240
Total Yards
354
72
Passing
262
7/13
Comp/Att
27/40
5.5
Yards per pass
6.6
168
Rushing
92
41
Rushing Attempts
32
4.1
Yards per rush
2.9
2-10
Penalties
3-15
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
28:00
Possession
32:00
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