Virginia hands Boise State its worst home loss since 2001
Kurt Benkert threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns to lead Virginia past Boise State 42-23 on Friday night in the Broncos' worst home loss since 2001.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Cavaliers
42
Boise State Broncos
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVA | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
| BSU | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
Albertsons Stadium · 33,947 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 7-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs Duke Blue Devils | L 16-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ SMU Mustangs | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Syracuse Orange | W 28-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Florida State Seminoles | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:03 42-23
Cedrick Wilson 40 Yd pass from Montell Cozart (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Safety 2:07 42-16
Team Safety
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Touchdown 14:14 42-14
Jordan Ellis 1 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 6:51 35-14
Olamide Zaccheaus 56 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 13:31 28-14
Andre Levrone 64 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 0:21 21-14
Jake Roh 2 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Touchdown 1:07 21-7
Doni Dowling 27 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 4:11 14-7
Andre Levrone 30 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 3:07 7-7
Jordan Ellis 2 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 12:02 0-7
Ryan Wolpin 5 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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UVA
2 plays, -4 yards, 1:03 · End of Game
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BSU 1:03
4 plays, 55 yards, 1:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:03 42-23
Cedrick Wilson 40 Yd pass from Montell Cozart (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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UVA 2:07
1 play, -20 yards, 0:09 · Safety
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Safety 2:07 42-16
Team Safety
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BSU 2:16
9 plays, 26 yards, 2:04 · Downs
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UVA 4:20
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:33 · Punt
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BSU 7:53
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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UVA 9:02
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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BSU 12:29
7 plays, 33 yards, 1:45 · Interception
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UVA 14:14
9 plays, 70 yards, 3:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:14 42-14
Jordan Ellis 1 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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BSU 2:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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UVA 4:08
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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BSU 5:42
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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UVA 6:51
1 play, 56 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:51 35-14
Olamide Zaccheaus 56 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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BSU 6:57
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Punt
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UVA 7:19
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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BSU 10:27
6 plays, 33 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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UVA 13:31
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:31 28-14
Andre Levrone 64 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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UVA
1 play, -2 yards, 0:18 · End of Half
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BSU 0:18
7 plays, 65 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:21 21-14
Jake Roh 2 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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UVA 1:07
2 plays, 35 yards, 0:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:07 21-7
Doni Dowling 27 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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BSU 1:38
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:33 · Fumble
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UVA 4:11
7 plays, 88 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:11 14-7
Andre Levrone 30 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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BSU 7:10
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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UVA 9:45
10 plays, 33 yards, 5:09 · Punt
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BSU 14:54
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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UVA 3:07
9 plays, 53 yards, 4:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:07 7-7
Jordan Ellis 2 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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BSU 7:31
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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UVA 10:20
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:42 · Punt
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BSU 12:02
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:02 0-7
Ryan Wolpin 5 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
UVA
BSU
21
1st Downs
22
9-15
3rd down efficiency
4-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-4
440
Total Yards
383
273
Passing
353
19/29
Comp/Att
28/53
9.4
Yards per pass
6.7
167
Rushing
30
40
Rushing Attempts
24
4.2
Yards per rush
1.3
3-23
Penalties
9-64
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
33:23
Possession
26:37
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