Virginia visits No. 24 SMU as 9.5-point underdog in Dallas
The gist
Virginia (4-2, 2-1 ACC) plays its first ranked opponent of the season at No. 24 SMU on Saturday.
The Cavaliers are 0-2 on the road and SMU is 9-0 at home since joining the ACC.
How it unfolded
- Oct 13, 2026Virginia (4-2, 2-1) is scheduled to face No. 24 SMU (4-1, 2-1) on Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, with a noon Eastern kickoff on The CW.
- Oct 14, 2026Virginia prepares for the game, noting SMU is 9-0 at home since joining the ACC in 2024 and ACC teams are 0-9 in Dallas against the Mustangs.
- Oct 16, 2026Virginia's passing game takes another hit with the latest injury-list update, and the Cavaliers head to Dallas as 9.5-point underdogs.