NCAAF

Virginia Cavaliers at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

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3-1, 2-0 Away
Final
43 - 24

Xavier Brown leads way with 171 yards, Virginia runs over Coastal Carolina in 43-24 win

Virginia Cavaliers vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers: Full Highlights

The Cavaliers (3-1) ran for 384 yards, the first time they have gained more than 300 yards in a game since 2018.

The three wins match the Cavaliers win total in each of coach Tony Elliott’s first two seasons at Virginia. The Cavaliers haven’t been to a bowl since their 2019 Orange Bowl loss to Florida.

“It's a sign things are going in the right direction,” Brown said. “I think if we keep it up and keep our beliefs and keep backing it every week we should get to where we want to go.”

Coming in, this didn't look like an easy one for the Cavaliers. They were only about a field goal favorite against the Chanticleers (3-1) who have won three games against power conference teams in the past five seasons.

The Cavaliers forced a fumble on the opening kickoff that led to a touchdown three plays later and had an interception in the first quarter that led to another TD as they quieted the record crowd of 22,104 who came to watch Coastal Carolina on their teal Surf Turf.

The Cavaliers scored on their next five possessions.

“Today we were a ground and pound team. We got after it,” center Brian Stevens said.

With all the running Virginia didn't need Anthony Colandrea's arm much. He completed 13 of his 20 passes for 131 yards, including a 37-yard pass to Malachi Fields for his second TD catch of the day early in the fourth quarter. Colandrea also ran for 46 yards.

Coastal Carolina quarterback Ethan Vasko was 10-for-21 for 222 yards. Tray Taylor had three catches for 70 yards and Jameson Tucker had three receptions for 63 yards.

THE TAKEAWAY

Virginia: This win shouldn't be taken for granted. The Cavaliers are now just 6-4 against current Sun Belt Conference members. James Madison, Old Dominion and Southern Miss have each beaten them twice.

Coastal Carolina: One bright spot for the Chanticleers were big plays in the air. They had five catches go for more than 25 yards.

GRADY BUNCH

When Virginia needs a short gain, it's time to call on backup quarterback Grady Brosterhous.

The junior has three touchdowns after running for two scores on Saturday. He has 10 yards on six carries in 2024. His teammates call the jumbo package he stars in the “Grady Bunch.”

“I always like to run the ball, but I never had a a package quite like this,” Brosterhous said. “I'm just thankful to have a role on the team.”

ELLIOTT'S HOMECOMING

It was Elliott's first game back in South Carolina since the Cavaliers hired him away from Clemson, where he was offensive coordinator. He said he was nice to see some familiar things and to check out the beach.

“It's fun to win anywhere. It doesn't matter if it's Charlottesville, South Carolina or Alaska," Elliott said.

UP NEXT

Virginia: The Cavaliers have an off week before hosting Boston College on Oct. 5.

Coastal Carolina: The Chanticleers host Old Dominion on Oct. 5.

How To Watch

How can I watch Virginia Cavaliers vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?
  • TV Channel: Cavaliers at Chanticleers 2021 College Football, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
  • Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.

Matchup Prediction

Chanticleers: 57.6%
Cavaliers: 42.4%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Scoring Summary

UVA TD 1st Period 13:36 Malachi Fields 7 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Will Bettridge Kick)
CCU FG 1st Period 10:11 Kade Hensley 30 Yd Field Goal
UVA TD 1st Period 4:47 Grady Brosterhous 5 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
UVA FG 2nd Period 11:14 Will Bettridge 22 Yd Field Goal
CCU TD 2nd Period 7:26 Jameson Tucker 29 Yd pass from Ethan Vasko (Kade Hensley Kick)
UVA TD 2nd Period 2:59 Grady Brosterhous 1 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
UVA FG 2nd Period 0:00 Will Bettridge 47 Yd Field Goal
UVA FG 3rd Period 12:27 Will Bettridge 45 Yd Field Goal
UVA TD 3rd Period 6:26 Kobe Pace 1 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick)
CCU TD 3rd Period 4:21 Ethan Vasko 3 Yd Run (Kade Hensley Kick)
UVA TD 4th Period 12:12 Malachi Fields 37 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
CCU TD 4th Period 9:06 Bryson Graves 15 Yd pass from Noah Kim (Kade Hensley Kick)

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/258.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originUVA https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/324.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originCCU
26 1st Downs 14
9-18 3rd down efficiency 4-13
2-3 4th down efficiency 1-4
525 Total Yards 384
141 Passing 302
15/23 Comp/Att 16/33
6.1 Yards per pass 9.2
384 Rushing 82
58 Rushing Attempts 24
6.6 Yards per rush 3.4
7-75 Penalties 7-52
0 Turnovers 2
0 Fumbles lost 1
0 Interceptions thrown 1
37:09 Possession 22:51

Game Information

Venue: Brooks Stadium (SC)

Location: Conway, SC
Attendance: 22,104 · Capacity:
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