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No. 18 Virginia Wins on Late Safety After Fourth-Quarter Rally vs. Washington State

The victory pushes the Cavaliers to 6-1 with a fifth straight win.

Overview

  • Virginia prevailed 22-20 when Kam Robinson and Hunter Osborne tackled Washington State’s Kirby Vorhees in the end zone for a safety with 2:41 remaining.
  • Down 20-10 entering the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers closed the gap with Harrison Waylee’s 2-yard touchdown run at 9:45 and tied it on Will Bettridge’s 34-yard field goal at 2:55.
  • Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus went 18-for-27 for 183 yards with a touchdown, added a 1-yard rushing score, and threw two interceptions.
  • Joshua Meredith led the Cougars with seven catches for 108 yards and the game’s opening 32-yard TD, while Virginia’s Jahmal Edrine posted five receptions for 102 yards.
  • WSU outgained Virginia 318-175 through three quarters before the Cavaliers surged, and the Cougars dropped to 3-4 as they head home to face Toledo next week.