Virginia Cavaliers finished 11-3 in 2025 and averaged 30.8 points with 417.9 yards per game. The offense produced 178.7 rushing yards and 239.1 passing yards per game while converting 49.8% on third down. That profile points to an offense that is most comfortable when it avoids obvious passing situations.
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West VirginiaWVU2026 seasonGame 3VS
VirginiaV2026 seasonBank of America Stadium · Charlotte, N.C.ACC NetworkNonconference game
Kickoff6d 20h
Injury report7 concernsDepth chartReleased Sep 1Opponent reportVerified baseline01 · Updated Sep 12
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2025 completed baseline · 14 games
ESPN team data Virginia Cavaliers
11-3 · 2025 baseline · Verified ESPN baseline snapshot · Checked Sep 12, 2026, 11:23 PM EDT
Points / game30.8
Rush yards / game178.7
Pass yards / game239.1
The available 2025 baseline does not establish a complete defensive allowance profile for Virginia Cavaliers. WVU’s safest early approach is to test the front on the ground, protect the football and adjust once Coastal’s 2026 personnel usage becomes visible. Those are matchup indicators from the last completed season, not a prediction; transfers, injuries and new roles can change the opening-game picture.
The latest sample leans through the air, producing 239.1 passing yards per game against 178.7 on the ground.
A 49.8% third-down rate shows an offense capable of extending possessions; WVU must win first down.
Three keys for WVU
- Scoring productionMatched statistical sample: WVU 21.8 vs. opponent 30.8.
- Rushing productionMatched statistical sample: WVU 160.6 vs. opponent 178.7.
- Passing productionMatched statistical sample: WVU 188.9 vs. opponent 239.1.
Three warning signs
- Virginia scoringMatched statistical sample: WVU 21.8 vs. opponent 30.8.
- Virginia rushingMatched statistical sample: WVU 160.6 vs. opponent 178.7.
- Virginia passingMatched statistical sample: WVU 188.9 vs. opponent 239.1.
02Personnel & availabilityOpen injury report
Confirmed game-day absences7 players listedUpdated from UT Martin game-day observations.Roster100 current records Starting lineupLive feed activeGame-day participation supersedes the working depth chart.
03Players to watchSelected opponent: VirginiaSearch all players
Command playerMax Anderson
Max Anderson leads TMSWV’s command player pool for the selected Virginia matchup. Quarterback production, experience and active-roster status. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
Watch rating 56/100
Offensive matchupXavier Anderson
Xavier Anderson leads TMSWV’s offensive matchup pool for the selected Virginia matchup. WVU’s passing profile makes the receiving matchup against Virginia a priority. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
Watch rating 56/100
Defensive responseChams Diagne
Chams Diagne leads TMSWV’s defensive response pool for the selected Virginia matchup. Virginia’s offensive profile determines the defensive position group under the most stress. His selection is matchup-based rather than driven by a confirmed game-week report. No matching player appears on the current third-party injury list, but starting status and snap count remain subject to game-day confirmation.
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