Colandrea shines as Virginia cruises past Richmond, 34-13
— Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw for 297 yards and 2 touchdowns in a dominant 34-13 victory Saturday night over the University of Richmond in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Richmond Spiders
13
Virginia Cavaliers
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICH | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| UVA | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Scott Stadium · 40,811 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | vs Furman Paladins | W 13-9 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 4:46 13-34
Brandon Peskin 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-34
Brandon Peskin 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:31 7-34
Anthony Colandrea 7 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
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Touchdown 3:16 7-27
Kobe Pace 3 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
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Touchdown 4:48 7-20
Kyle Wickersham 5 Yd Run (Brandon Peskin Kick)
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Field Goal 11:44 0-20
Will Bettridge 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:41 0-17
Jack Griese 57 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Will Bettridge Kick)
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Field Goal 6:23 0-10
Will Bettridge 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:35 0-7
Trell Harris 35 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Will Bettridge Kick)
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RICH
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:14 · End of Game
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UVA 3:14
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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RICH 4:46
10 plays, 53 yards, 5:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:46 13-34
Brandon Peskin 33 Yd Field Goal
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UVA 10:12
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:31 · Interception
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RICH 11:43
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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UVA 13:16
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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RICH
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:33 · Field Goal
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UVA 2:33
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:11 · Downs
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RICH 5:44
7 plays, 26 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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UVA 8:31
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:29 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 10-34
Brandon Peskin 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:31 7-34
Anthony Colandrea 7 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
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UVA
9 plays, 55 yards, 2:07 · Missed FG
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RICH 2:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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UVA 3:16
4 plays, 54 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:16 7-27
Kobe Pace 3 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
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RICH 4:48
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:48 7-20
Kyle Wickersham 5 Yd Run (Brandon Peskin Kick)
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UVA 11:44
9 plays, 59 yards, 4:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:44 0-20
Will Bettridge 33 Yd Field Goal
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RICH 1:36
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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UVA 2:41
5 plays, 77 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:41 0-17
Jack Griese 57 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Will Bettridge Kick)
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RICH 4:41
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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UVA 6:23
8 plays, 50 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:23 0-10
Will Bettridge 21 Yd Field Goal
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RICH 9:45
5 plays, 29 yards, 1:50 · Fumble
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UVA 11:35
3 plays, 77 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:35 0-7
Trell Harris 35 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Will Bettridge Kick)
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RICH 13:08
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
RICH
UVA
13
1st Downs
20
3-15
3rd down efficiency
3-11
3-3
4th down efficiency
1-3
257
Total Yards
497
110
Passing
297
13/22
Comp/Att
17/26
5.0
Yards per pass
11.4
147
Rushing
200
38
Rushing Attempts
37
3.9
Yards per rush
5.4
4-23
Penalties
3-25
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:07
Possession
29:53
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