Explosive Virginia offense sparks win over Ohio, 45-31
Jordan Ellis rushed for three touchdowns as part of a 38-point first half for Virginia as the Cavaliers beat Ohio 45-31 Saturday in a game played at Vanderbilt Stadium due to Hurricane Florence.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ohio Bobcats
31
Virginia Cavaliers
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
| UVA | 21 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 45 |
FirstBank Stadium · 5,438 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 17-34 | NCAAF |
| 11/3/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 28-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | W 48-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:59 31-45
Louie Zervos 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:01 28-45
Olamide Zaccheaus 77 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 28-38
Maleek Irons 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 0:02 21-38
A.J. Mejia 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:50 21-35
Isiah Cox 36 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 1:27 14-35
Papi White 29 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 2:52 7-35
Hasise Dubois 10 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 11:35 7-28
Jordan Ellis 6 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 6:06 7-21
Jordan Ellis 75 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 6:17 7-14
Maleek Irons 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:51 0-14
Olamide Zaccheaus 86 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 14:12 0-7
Jordan Ellis 18 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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UVA
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:59 · End of Game
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OHIO 2:59
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:59 31-45
Louie Zervos 45 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 5:22
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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UVA 6:01
3 plays, 83 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:01 28-45
Olamide Zaccheaus 77 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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OHIO 6:55
6 plays, 6 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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UVA 10:36
8 plays, 47 yards, 4:24 · Missed FG
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OHIO
9 plays, 38 yards, 4:57 · Downs
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UVA 4:57
7 plays, 19 yards, 4:30 · Punt
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OHIO 9:27
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 28-38
Maleek Irons 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UVA 12:12
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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OHIO
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
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UVA 0:02
6 plays, 60 yards, 0:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 21-38
A.J. Mejia 32 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 0:50
2 plays, 54 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:50 21-35
Isiah Cox 36 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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OHIO 1:27
1 play, 29 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:27 14-35
Papi White 29 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UVA 1:36
2 plays, -5 yards, 0:22 · Fumble
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OHIO 1:58
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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UVA 2:52
9 plays, 44 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:52 7-35
Hasise Dubois 10 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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OHIO 7:48
5 plays, 43 yards, 3:28 · Downs
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OHIO 11:16
2 plays, -5 yards, 0:19 · Fumble
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UVA 11:35
11 plays, 68 yards, 5:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:35 7-28
Jordan Ellis 6 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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OHIO 2:12
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:54 · Punt
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UVA 6:06
1 play, 75 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:06 7-21
Jordan Ellis 75 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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OHIO 6:17
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:17 7-14
Maleek Irons 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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UVA 8:49
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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OHIO 10:51
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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UVA 12:51
1 play, 86 yards, 0:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:51 0-14
Olamide Zaccheaus 86 Yd pass from Bryce Perkins (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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OHIO 13:06
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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UVA 14:12
1 play, 18 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:12 0-7
Jordan Ellis 18 Yd Run (A.J. Mejia Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
OHIO
UVA
13
1st Downs
23
5-14
3rd down efficiency
7-11
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
364
Total Yards
552
246
Passing
379
16/31
Comp/Att
25/30
7.9
Yards per pass
12.6
118
Rushing
173
30
Rushing Attempts
31
3.9
Yards per rush
5.6
5-35
Penalties
3-20
2
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:08
Possession
29:52
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