# University of Virginia football season opener > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-virginia-football-season-opener > Updated: 2026-09-02T14:00:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3. The University of Virginia football team began its season with a 34-8 victory over ACC rival NC State at Scott Stadium. The win was driven by a powerful running attack that averaged 4.7 yards on 52 carries, led by quarterback Beau Pribula, who recorded 265 total yards and two touchdowns. Following the performance, four Virginia players received Atlantic Coast Conference weekly honors, marking the first time since 2021 that four players were recognized in a single announcement. Beau Pribula was named Quarterback of the Week, while offensive lineman Monroe Mills, defensive back Brandyn Hillman, and specialist Will Bettridge also earned individual honors. Hillman was recognized for helping a defense that limited NC State to 168 total yards. Despite the dominant win, analysts identified areas for improvement ahead of the upcoming bye week. Concerns include a low third-down conversion rate of 21% and the need to diversify offensive production to prevent opponents from stacking the line of scrimmage. Additionally, the team faces the task of managing player health to reintegrate contributors such as Kam Robinson and Rico Flores Jr. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Virginia dominates NC State 34-8 in season opener Virginia defeated NC State 34-8 behind a dominant rushing performance by Beau Pribula, though analysts highlight third-down efficiency and player health as key areas for the Cavaliers to address. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-dominates-nc-state-34-8-in-season-opener ### 2026-08-31: Virginia football players earn ACC weekly honors Four University of Virginia football players, including quarterback Beau Pribula, earned ACC weekly honors following the Cavaliers' 34-8 season-opening win against NC State. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-football-players-earn-acc-weekly-honors ### 2026-08-28: UVA football prepares for ACC matchup against NC State University of Virginia football prepares to face NC State in an ACC matchup, featuring key storylines regarding quarterback Beau Pribula and injury updates for players like Kam Robinson. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uva-football-prepares-for-acc-matchup-against-nc-state --- Cite as: University of Virginia football season opener. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-virginia-football-season-opener