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Virginia staves off late Georgia Tech comeback for a 48-40 win

Cavaliers reach bowl eligibility with 4th consecutive ACC victory

Virginia defeats Georgia Tech 48-40 (NBC 29)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Yellow Jackets laid the sting early with 195 yards in the opening quarter, but the Cavaliers never hit the panic button. Despite trailing 16-7 at one point, Virginia scored 20 unanswered points to get a comfortable lead, on its way to a 48-40 victory.

Brennan Armstrong continued to be the wow factor with 29 completions for 396 yards and 4 touchdowns. He added 99 yards rushing and two more scores, accounting for 495 yards in the game. A big target was Dontayvion Wicks. The sophomore hauled in six catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns.

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Saturday night’s win proved to be the Cavaliers’ 21st in their past 24 games at Scott Stadium. Up next for UVa will be a road contest at Coach Mendenhall’s old stomping grounds, Brigham Young next Saturday, before they return home to face Notre Dame on November 13.


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