West Virginia Beats No. 25 Virginia 38-27 in the Duke’s Mayo Classic
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 total yards and five touchdowns as the Mountaineers improved to 3-0.
- On Saturday, the West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the No. 25 Virginia Cavaliers 38-27 in the Duke's Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
- The matchup marked the first regular-season meeting between the programs in 41 years, representing a significant test for West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez in his second season.
- Quarterback Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns, while running back Cam Cook added 123 rushing yards to lead the Mountaineers' offensive attack.
- Defensive coordinator Zac Alley orchestrated a second-half adjustment, sending linebacker Ashton Woods on a critical blitz that pressured Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula and forced a decisive stop.
- The Mountaineers improved to 3-0 on the season and may gain Big 12 title consideration, while Virginia fell to 2-1 and prepares to host Delaware next Saturday.
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West Virginia Mountaineers - Virginia Cavaliers Postgame Interviews
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Postgame interviews and highlights from West Virginia's 38-27 win over favored Virginia in the Duke's Mayo Classic. The Mountaineers piled up almost 250 rushing yards in wearing the Cavaliers down.
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