Virginia football opens season against NC State

ACC football Virginia Cavaliers NC State Wolfpack college football season opener Tragedy to Triumph documentary

The Virginia Cavaliers are set to open their football season against the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday, August 29, at Scott Stadium. This matchup serves as the ACC opener for both programs.

Ahead of the game, the ACC Network will broadcast a television version of ‘Tragedy to Triumph,’ a documentary produced by NFL Films and UVA Athletics. The film chronicles the Virginia football program’s journey following the 2022 shooting that claimed the lives of players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry. The documentary highlights the team’s subsequent recovery, including a school-record 11 wins in 2025.

Key matchups to watch include NC State quarterback CJ Bailey against Virginia’s defensive front. Virginia looks to improve upon last season’s performance against the Wolfpack, where NC State secured a 35-31 victory. Virginia’s defensive strategy will likely rely on players such as Fisher Camac and Maddox Marcellus to contain the Wolfpack offense.

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