Final
August 29, 2026 β’ Scott Stadium, Charlottesville
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ August 29, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: NC State Wolfpack (0-1) takes on Virginia Cavaliers (1-0) at Scott Stadium, Charlottesville.
NC State Wolfpack
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Virginia Cavaliers
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NC
|
0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
|
VIR
|
10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
5:11
Will Bettridge 47 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:37
Xavier Brown 1 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
Score
11:26
Xavier Brown 45 Yd pass from Beau Pribula (Will Bettridge Kick)
Score
13:35
Da'Shawn Martin 47 Yd pass from Beau Pribula (Will Bettridge Kick)
Score
4:59
Will Wilson 1 Yd Run (CJ Bailey Pass to Deandre Desinor for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
7:44
Xay Davis 1 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
Score
4:26
Will Bettridge 42 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
62%
NC State Wolfpack
VS
38%
Virginia Cavaliers
Projected Score
NC 38
-
VIR 34
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- NC State Wolfpack scoring offense has an edge over Virginia Cavaliers defense.
- NC State Wolfpack generates significantly more total yardage.
- Virginia Cavaliers passing game has a favorable matchup.
- NC State Wolfpack controls the trenches in the run game.
NC State Wolfpack
STAT
Virginia Cavaliers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Virginia Cavaliers plays on familiar turf at Scott Stadium, Charlottesville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why NC State Wolfpack Could Win
NC State Wolfpack scoring offense has an edge over Virginia Cavaliers defense.
Why Virginia Cavaliers Could Win
Virginia Cavaliers will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
NC State Wolfpack generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Scott Stadium, Charlottesville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
62,779
Closing Odds
Line: UVA -4 | O/U: 50.5
Team Leaders
NC State Wolfpack Leaders
CJ Bailey
Passing Ldr β’ QB
RJ Boyd
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Amiri Acker
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Virginia Cavaliers Leaders
Cole Geer
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Solomon Beebe
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Josiah Abdullah
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
NC State Wolfpack (55.7%)
Virginia Cavaliers (44.3%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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