Virginia football fell to No. 10 Clemson in what turned into a high scoring affair after the final three minutes with a combined 21 points (14 from Virginia) being scored in that span to give Clemson a 48-31 victory over the Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
Clemson now leads the all-time series with Virginia 41-8 and has won each of the last six contests. The Cavaliers have not defeated the Tigers since 2004, when they won 30-10, and have not defeated Clemson at Memorial Stadium since 2001. Clemson is 22-3-1 all-time against UVA at Memorial Stadium.
Five Takeaways From Virginia Football’s 48-31 Loss to Clemson
Virginia’s 10-3 lead over Clemson in the second quarter was the Cavaliers’ first lead over the Tigers since the victory in 2004. Further, Virginia scored 31 points in the contest, its second-most ever against Clemson in 50 all-time meetings. UVA scored 35 in a 40-35 loss in Clemson in 1966. This was Clemson’s fifth game this season in which the Tigers scored 40 or more points, showcasing their dominant offense led by Cade Klubnik and Phil Mafah in 2024.
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See the chart below for a breakdown of the stats from Virginia’s loss to Clemson:
Virginia
Stat
Clemson
346
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Total Offense
539
68
Rushing Offense
194
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2.3
Yards Per Rush
5.1
278
Passing Offense
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345
64%
Completion %
68%
13.2
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Yards Per Completion
13.8
3/3
Red Zone Attempts
5/5
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18
Red Zone Points
27
5/13
3rd Downs
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9/15
0/0
4th Downs
2/2
26:04
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Possession Time
34:03
6-61
Penalties-Yards
10-97
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1
Turnovers
1
0
Sacks
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4
2
Tackles for a Loss
6
5
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Big Plays (20+ Yards)
8
Here are some key individual stats from Virginia vs. Clemson along with some more notes:
With 65 receiving yards, Malachi Fields cracked UVA’s top-15 career receiving yards list. In his 31st career game, Fields surpassed Tim Smith’s 1,591 career receiving yards mark. Fields also recorded his third touchdown of the season, two shy of tying his personal record (5). The touchdown was the longest of his career. Fields has hauled in at least one pass in each of the last 22 games.
Junior tight end Dakota Twitty caught his first career touchdown, an eight-yard reception to give UVA a 10-3 lead in the second quarter. The reception is the sixth of his career and fifth of the season. On the previous play, Twitty caught a five-yard pass over the middle for a first down at the Clemson 8-yard line.
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Ethan Davies caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from Tony Muskett with 1:39 to play in regulation. It marked UVA’s second longest play overall of the season and longest through the air. It was also Davies’ first touchdown of his collegiate career.
Sackett Wood also recorded his first touchdown of his career on an eight yard touchdown reception from Tony Muskett.
Linebacker Trey McDonald recorded a game high 11 tackles, also his career best. In McDonald’s second career start, he also tied for a game high seven solo tackles along with teammates Jonas Sanker and Kam Robinson. Robinson also recorded his third interception of his career.
Five Takeaways From Virginia Football’s 48-31 Loss to Clemson
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This weekend’s college basketball slate kicks off with a blockbuster showdown between the No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers and the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils. They’ll be playing in Durham, where Duke has been undefeated for over a year. Virginia (25-3), however, has been on point all season and stands a chance at snapping the Blue Devils’ home court winning streak.
At a Glance: How to Watch Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Game
Stream: Sling
TV channel: ESPN
Date, time: Saturday, Feb. 28 at noon ET
The Cavaliers are coming off a big 90-61 win over NC State, and are looking to extend a nine-game winning streak. The Blue Devils are hot off a massive 100-56 victory against Notre Dame. Duke is seeking another shot at the title this year after falling to No. 1 Houston in last year’s Final Four.
If you don’t have a way to watch Saturday’s Virginia vs. Duke game, read on. Ahead is a quick guide on how to livestream Virginia vs. Duke with Sling, plus key details about the matchup.
How to Watch Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Game Online
Saturday’s Virginia vs. Duke matchup will air on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game online using any live TV streaming service that carries the channel. One of our favorites is Sling, which offers flexible packages and a great channel lineup.
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ESPN is included in Sling’s Orange and Orange + Blue packages. The Orange plan carries 30+ channels, including CNN, TNT, HGTV, and ID, as well as ESPN. This plan is available as a monthly subscription, starting at $45.99 a month, but Sling also offers short-term passes that are ideal for catching individual games or tournaments. A one-day pass costs $4.99, a three-day pass costs $9.99, and a seven-day pass costs $14.99.
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If you want more channels, upgrade to the Orange + Blue package. This plan starts at $60.99 a month and carries 50+ channels, including local networks (in select markets), Fox News, NFL Network, and everything in the Orange package.
Virginia vs. Duke Game Date, Start Time
The next Virginia vs. Duke basketball game takes place on Saturday, Feb. 28. Tip-off is at noon ET.
We’re highlighting the many threads that make Virginia so special
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the rich history of the place we call home. (WSLS 10)
Virginia is filled with so much history just waiting to be explored. As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re celebrating this milestone with a new series: Patchwork 250.
The series will highlight the many threads that make Virginia so special and celebrate every patch (whether that’s a remarkable person, an unforgettable location or a memorable event).
As this new initiative gets underway, we’d love to hear from you. Share your favorite pieces of history and be a part of Virginia’s ongoing story.
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A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Thursday evening has claimed a life and prompted a significant road closure in South Reno.
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to reports of the crash at approximately 5:29 p.m. on February 26. The incident occurred on northbound South Virginia Street, just north of Damonte Ranch Parkway.
According to the Nevada State Police, the rider of the motorcycle, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. The driver of the pickup truck remained on-site, though no further details regarding other injuries or the cause of the crash have been released. Northbound South Virginia Street: Completely shut down from Damonte Ranch Parkway to Bishop Manogue Drive.
Southbound South Virginia Street: Open, but expect “rubbernecking” delays as drivers pass the emergency vehicles. Officials expect the northbound lanes to remain closed until at least 11:30 p.m. as the NHP Highway Patrol Division completes their investigation.
