Virginia and West Virginia to renew rivalry in Charlotte

Duke’s Mayo Classic college football Virginia Cavaliers West Virginia Mountaineers rivalry game

No. 25 Virginia and West Virginia are set to renew a long-dormant rivalry this Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of the Duke’s Mayo Classic.

Both teams enter the matchup with 2-0 records. Virginia has demonstrated defensive strength, allowing only 65.5 rushing yards per game, while West Virginia has relied on a potent run game led by quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook.

The matchup features a connection between the coaching staffs; Virginia head coach Tony Elliott previously played under West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez at Clemson. Elliott noted that West Virginia’s defense is versatile and capable of shifting between multiple fronts and exotic coverages, which will require significant preparation from the Cavaliers.

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Charlotte · Rich Rodriguez · Tony Elliott · Virginia Cavaliers · West Virginia Mountaineers

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