Total Yards
Missouri260
Virginia308
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Virginia at Missouri
Dec 28, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Virginia
ACC
Final Score
13 - 7
VM
Home
Missouri
SEC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Missouri101
Virginia198
Rushing Yards
Missouri159
Virginia110
Turnovers
Missouri1
Virginia1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature70°F
Wind8 mph NW
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.34
Postgame Win Probability
Missouri: 31.5%
Virginia: 68.5%
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Missouri vs Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Missouri21:41
Virginia38:19
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Virginia holds off Missouri 13-7
Virginia defeated Missouri 13-7 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 308-260 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 13-7. Jamal Roberts 5 Yd Run (Jayven Richardson Kick) came with 11:56 left in the first quarter, giving Missouri the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 308 total yards, 110 rushing yards, and 198 passing yards. Missouri finished with 260 total yards, including 159 on the ground and 101 through the air.
Virginia converted 13-23 on third down, went 2-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Virginia led 3-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Bettridge 42 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jamal Roberts 5 Yd Run (Jayven Richardson Kick) (Missouri led 7-0 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Will Bettridge 42 Yd Field Goal (Virginia led 3-7 over Missouri).
Rushing Touchdown
Harrison Waylee 2 Yd Run (Will Bettridge Kick) (Virginia led 10-7 over Missouri).
Field Goal Good
Will Bettridge 39 Yd Field Goal (Virginia led 13-7 over Missouri).
Stat Callouts
Final score
13-7
Virginia defeated Missouri.
Total yards
308-260
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
110
Virginia averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
198
Virginia averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
13-23
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Missouri's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 260 | 308 |
| Passing Yards | 101 | 198 |
| Rushing Yards | 159 | 110 |
| First Downs | 13 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 13-23 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-3 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-23 | 25-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 21:41 | 38:19 |