Virginia Rolls Past Delaware Behind Pribula's Big First Half
Virginia rebounded from a loss by dominating Delaware 42-3 at Scott Stadium. Quarterback Beau Pribula completed 21 of 24 passes for four touchdowns before halftime, and Rico Flores Jr. caught nine passes for 113 yards and a score. The Cavaliers totaled 556 yards while holding the Blue Hens to 160.
Virginia’s defense opened by yielding only two yards across Delaware’s first two possessions. The offense then built a huge halftime cushion, with Beau Pribula throwing four scores and Rico Flores Jr. recording nine catches for 113 yards and a touchdown.
Eli Holstein added a 74-yard scoring pass to Isaiah Robinson, while Kam Courtney had four catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Virginia finished with 437 passing yards, its best since 2021, and limited Delaware to 160 total yards.
This result may matter most to Virginia students, alumni, and Charlottesville-area fans, who could see a strong season restore local pride and campus energy. A convincing win on UVA Strong Day may also give players and families a shared moment of remembrance and resilience. For Delaware, the loss could test morale, while broader college sports audiences may view Virginia as a potential ACC contender.