Virginia opens the 2026 football season against NC State at home. The Cavaliers went 11-3 last year, including 7-2 in the ACC.
Current 2026 Win Total Odds
Virginia’s win total for 2026 is 7.5.
The Cavaliers have won at least five games the past two seasons. The last time they failed to win five games was 2023 (3-9).
2026 Virginia Cavaliers Football Schedule
Virginia’s conference schedule begins Aug. 29 with a home game vs. NC State. The Cavaliers’ non-conference schedule begins on Sept. 11 with a home game against Norfolk State.
Virginia’s first conference game is the aforementioned Aug. 29 matchup vs. NC State.
Non-Conference Matchups
- Sept. 11: vs. Norfolk State
- Sept. 19: vs. West Virginia*
- Sept. 26: vs. Delaware
Of Virginia’s non-conference opponents, Delaware won the most games; the Blue Hens went 7-6.
ACC Matchups
- Aug. 29: vs. NC State
- Oct. 3: at Florida State
- Oct. 10: vs. Syracuse
- Oct. 17: at SMU
- Oct. 23: vs. Duke
- Oct. 31: at Wake Forest
- Nov. 14: vs. California
- Nov. 21: vs. North Carolina
- Nov. 28: at Virginia Tech
Of Virginia’s conference opponents, Duke, SMU, and Wake Forest each won the most games; all securing 9 victories.
2025 Virginia Football Results
Virginia went 10-2 during the 2025 regular season before losing to Duke in the ACC Championship, and then beating Missouri in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl to finish 11-3.
- Aug. 30: vs. Coastal Carolina – Win (48-7)
- Sept. 6: at NC State – Loss (35-31)
- Sept. 13: vs. William & Mary – Win (55-16)
- Sept. 20: vs. Stanford – Win (48-20)
- Sept. 26: vs. Florida State – Win (46-38)(2OT)
- Oct. 4: at Louisville – Win (30-27)(OT)
- Oct. 18: vs. Washington State – Win (22-20)
- Oct. 25: at North Carolina – Win (17-16)(OT)
- Nov. 1: at California – Win (31-21)
- Nov. 8: vs. Wake Forest – Loss (16-9)
- Nov. 15: at Duke – Win (34-17)
- Nov. 29: vs. Virginia Tech – Win (27-7)
- Dec. 6: vs. Duke* – Loss (27-20)(OT)
- Dec. 27: vs. Missouri* – Win (13-7)
*neutral site
Visit the online sportsbook to bet on Virginia football odds and more college football odds throughout the year.
The content provided in this blog is intended for entertainment purposes only. All views and opinions expressed are the authors and reflect their individual perspectives on sports, betting, and related topics. This content should not be considered professional betting advice or the official views of BetMGM LLC. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know is experiencing issues related to gambling, seek help from a licensed health professional. This blog is not liable for any losses, damages, or consequences resulting from betting activities.
