Perkins stars as Virginia beats Richmond 42-13
Bryce Perkins ran for 108 yards and two touchdowns and passed for 185 yards and two more scores as Virginia beat Richmond 42-13 in the opener for both teams on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Richmond Spiders
13
Virginia Cavaliers
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICH | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| UVA | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
Scott Stadium · 40,524 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Villanova Wildcats | L 0-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Holy Cross Crusaders | L 14-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Colgate Raiders | W 13-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Fordham Rams | L 14-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Lafayette Leopards | W 40-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:11 13-42
Hasise Dubois 20 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Field Goal 2:52 13-35
Griffin Trau 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:45 10-35
Jordan Ellis 21 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 5:49 10-28
Jordan Ellis 10 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 12:20 10-21
Olamide Zaccheaus 38 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 1:38 10-14
Bryce Perkins 22 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Field Goal 6:26 10-7
Griffin Trau 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:30 7-7
Bryce Perkins 36 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 8:50 7-0
Dale Matthews Jr. 72 Yd Interception Return (Griffin Trau Kick)
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RICH
1 play, 0 yards, 0:00 · End of Game
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UVA 0:31
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:19 · Punt
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RICH 2:50
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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UVA 4:45
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:29 · Missed FG
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RICH 7:14
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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UVA 7:28
8 plays, 33 yards, 5:23 · Punt
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RICH 12:51
4 plays, 30 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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UVA 14:11
7 plays, 59 yards, 3:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:11 13-42
Hasise Dubois 20 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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RICH 2:52
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:52 13-35
Griffin Trau 38 Yd Field Goal
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UVA 4:19
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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RICH 5:56
8 plays, 20 yards, 4:49 · Punt
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UVA 10:45
8 plays, 65 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:45 10-35
Jordan Ellis 21 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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RICH
1 play, 6 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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UVA 0:47
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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RICH 3:35
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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UVA 5:49
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:49 10-28
Jordan Ellis 10 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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RICH 10:21
6 plays, 64 yards, 1:59 · Missed FG
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UVA 12:20
3 plays, 49 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 10-21
Olamide Zaccheaus 38 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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RICH 13:28
6 plays, -4 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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UVA 1:38
10 plays, 68 yards, 4:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:38 10-14
Bryce Perkins 22 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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RICH 6:26
6 plays, 50 yards, 2:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:26 10-7
Griffin Trau 42 Yd Field Goal
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UVA 8:30
3 plays, 36 yards, 0:20 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 8:30 7-7
Bryce Perkins 36 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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UVA 8:50
6 plays, 30 yards, 0:00 · Interception Touchdown
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RICH 8:50
4 plays, -13 yards, 4:42 · Downs
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Touchdown 8:50 7-0
Dale Matthews Jr. 72 Yd Interception Return (Griffin Trau Kick)
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UVA 13:32
3 plays, 41 yards, 1:28 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
RICH
UVA
9
1st Downs
25
2-10
3rd down efficiency
9-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
225
Total Yards
492
191
Passing
191
12/29
Comp/Att
14/26
6.6
Yards per pass
7.3
34
Rushing
301
19
Rushing Attempts
48
1.8
Yards per rush
6.3
5-69
Penalties
4-24
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
21:58
Possession
38:02
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