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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Navy Midshipmen: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Midshipmen defeat Cavaliers 49–7 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Virginia Cavaliers vs. Navy Midshipmen (Week 1).

Virginia Cavaliers 7 1-1
Final 7–49
Navy Midshipmen 49 2-0 Winner
Winner
Navy Midshipmen
Final score
7–49
Halftime
Virginia Cavaliers 0–18 Navy Midshipmen
Top passer
Zach Abey

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Quick answer

Navy Midshipmen defeated Virginia Cavaliers 49–7 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 7, Navy Midshipmen 49.

Game summary

Navy Midshipmen dominated Virginia Cavaliers 49–7 in Week 1 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Zach Abey (2426) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.58 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Chris High — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Olamide Zaccheaus — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Cavaliers00007
Navy Midshipmen12612649

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UVAVirginia Cavaliers
NAVYNavy Midshipmen

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NAVY
    Q1TD
    MPMalcolm Perry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Malcolm Perry 22 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)

  2. NAVY
    Q1TD
    ZAZach Abey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Zach Abey 1 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)

  3. NAVY
    Q2TD
    MPMalcolm Perry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Malcolm Perry 19 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)

  4. NAVY
    Q3TD
    ZAZach Abey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Zach Abey 20 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)

  5. NAVY
    Q3TD
    ZAZach Abey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-30

    Zach Abey 5 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)

  6. NAVY
    Q4TD
    ZAZach Abey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-36

    Zach Abey 1 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Zach Abey (2426) — 0.0 yds · -0.58 EPA/play -0.58 EPA
  • Malcolm Perry (2426) — 0.0 yds · -3.10 EPA/play -3.10 EPA
  • Kurt Benkert (258) — 0.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -3.33 EPA

Rushing

  • Chris High (2426) — 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
  • Malcolm Perry (2426) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.56 EPA
  • Zach Abey (2426) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.36 EPA

Receiving

  • Olamide Zaccheaus (258) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA
  • Doni Dowling (258) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA
  • Andre Levrone (258) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Zach Abey242610.0%00-0.58-0.58
Malcolm Perry242610.0%00-3.10-3.10
Kurt Benkert2583053.3%00-0.11-3.33

Team EPA comparison

StatUVANAVY
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1242620+0.07Ended
Q125880-0.54Punt
Q1242610+2.16Rush TD
Q1242650-0.22Ended
Q125830-3.61Punt
Q1242610+0.48Rush TD
Q12426110+5.40Ended
Q2242610+2.61Ended
Q225860+0.61Missed FG
Q2242630+2.76Ended
Q225810-4.06Fumble
Q2242610+4.30Rush TD
Q2242660+0.84Ended
Q225860-3.81Ended
Q2242630-2.64Punt
Q225830-2.52Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Anthony Gargiulo run for 28 yds to the Virg 21 for a 1ST down (+4.76 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Owen White punt for 29 yds , Daniel Hamm returns for a loss of 2 yards to the Virg 11 Daniel Hamm fumbled, recovered by Navy Elan Nash (+4.54 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 14 yds to the Navy 24 for a 1ST down (+4.32 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Malcolm Perry 19 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick) (+4.3 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · VIRGINIA Penalty, Personal Foul (-15 Yards) to the Navy 31 (-4.18 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kurt Benkert run for a loss of 4 yards to the Virg 36 Kurt Benkert fumbled, forced by TEAM, recovered by Navy Tyler Sayles (-4.06 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Brian Delaney kickoff for 55 yds , Darryl Bonner return for 20 yds to the Navy 30 (-3.31 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kurt Benkert pass complete to Jordan Ellis for 20 yds to the Virg 45 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Navy Midshipmen controlled the final (49–7) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Zach Abey (2426) — yds.
  • EPA edge: UVA at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Cavaliers vs Navy Midshipmen?

Virginia Cavaliers 7, Navy Midshipmen 49 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Navy Midshipmen?

Navy Midshipmen won with a final score of 7–49.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Navy Midshipmen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953400.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Navy Midshipmen in passing?

Zach Abey (2426) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Virginia Cavaliers at Navy Midshipmen in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Virginia Cavaliers

Now 1-1 L

Navy Midshipmen

Now 2-0 W