Total Yards
Virginia492
Richmond225
← Back to Game Stats Explorer
Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
Game Center
Richmond at Virginia
Sep 1, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
Richmond
Road profile
Final Score
13 - 42
RV
Home
Virginia
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Virginia191
Richmond191
Rushing Yards
Virginia301
Richmond34
Turnovers
Virginia1
Richmond2
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind6 mph NE
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
0.02 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Virginia vs Richmond box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Virginia38:02
Richmond21:58
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Virginia pulls away from Richmond 42-13
Virginia defeated Richmond 42-13 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 492-225 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 42-13. Bryce Perkins pass intercepted for a TD Dale Matthews Jr. return for 72 yds for a TD (Griffin Trau KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 492 total yards, 301 rushing yards, and 191 passing yards. Richmond finished with 225 total yards, including 34 on the ground and 191 through the air.
Virginia converted 9-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Virginia led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bryce Perkins pass intercepted for a TD Dale Matthews Jr. return for 72 yds for a TD (Griffin Trau KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Bryce Perkins pass intercepted for a TD Dale Matthews Jr. return for 72 yds for a TD (Griffin Trau KICK) (Virginia led 0-7 over Richmond).
Rushing Touchdown
Bryce Perkins run for 22 yds for a TD (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 14-10 over Richmond).
Rushing Touchdown
Bryce Perkins run for 36 yds for a TD (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 7-7 over Richmond).
Field Goal Good
Griffin Trau 42 yd FG GOOD (Richmond led 10-7 over Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Ellis run for 10 yds for a TD (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 28-10 over Richmond).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Perkins pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 38 yds for a TD (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 21-10 over Richmond).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-13
Virginia defeated Richmond.
Total yards
492-225
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
301
Virginia averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
191
Virginia averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
Richmond's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 492 | 225 |
| Passing Yards | 191 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 301 | 34 |
| First Downs | 25 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-24 | 5-69 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-26 | 12-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 19 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 38:02 | 21:58 |