Total Yards
Virginia626
UConn434
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UConn at Virginia
Sep 16, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
UConn
FBS Independents
Final Score
18 - 38
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Passing Yards
Virginia455
UConn227
Rushing Yards
Virginia171
UConn207
Turnovers
Virginia1
UConn2
Game Conditions
Temperature79°F
Wind0 mph E
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia33:06
UConn26:54
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Game Story
Virginia beats UConn 38-18
Virginia defeated UConn 38-18 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 626-434 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 38-18. Daniel Hamm run for 3 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 626 total yards, 171 rushing yards, and 455 passing yards. UConn finished with 434 total yards, including 207 on the ground and 227 through the air.
Virginia converted 7-12 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Virginia led 24-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kurt Benkert pass complete to Andre Levrone for 73 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Daniel Hamm run for 3 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 7-0 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Ellis run for 7 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 24-0 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Doni Dowling for 42 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 17-0 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
A.J. Mejia 28 yd FG GOOD (Virginia led 10-0 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Hergy Mayala 60 Yd pass from Bryant Shirreffs (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (UConn led 6-31 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 30 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 31-0 over UConn).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-18
Virginia defeated UConn.
Total yards
626-434
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
171
Virginia averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
455
Virginia averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | UConn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 626 | 434 |
| Passing Yards | 455 | 227 |
| Rushing Yards | 171 | 207 |
| First Downs | 27 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-109 | 1-5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-40 | 18-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 33:06 | 26:54 |