Richmond Spiders vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Richmond Spiders 34–17 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Richmond Spiders 17, Virginia Cavaliers 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Richmond Spiders	6	3	6	0	17
Virginia Cavaliers	12	12	0	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brennan Armstrong (Virginia) — 228.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.83 EPA
• Reece Udinski (Richmond) — 154.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -5.64 EPA

Rushing

• Perris Jones (Virginia) — 112.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
• Aaron Dykes (Richmond) — 76.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Savon Smith (Richmond) — 90.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Jasiah Williams (Richmond) — 9 rec · 67.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Dontayvion Wicks (Virginia) — 4 rec · 38.0 yds -0.58 EPA
• Leroy Henley (Richmond) — 5 rec · 24.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brennan Armstrong	Virginia	32	56.2%	228	2	+0.09	+2.83
Reece Udinski	Richmond	37	62.2%	154	1	-0.15	-5.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Richmond	Virginia
Plays	70	72
EPA / play	-0.098	+0.149
Total EPA	-6.87	+10.74
Success rate	40.0%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.153	+0.088
Rush EPA / play	-0.037	+0.198
Yards	332	501

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Richmond	3	7	-1.97	Punt
Q1	Virginia	4	20	-1.44	Punt
Q1	Richmond	11	80	+6.51	Rush TD
Q1	Virginia	1	56	+4.67	Pass TD
Q1	Richmond	4	21	-1.65	Punt
Q1	Virginia	13	78	+5.40	Rush TD
Q1	Richmond	3	6	-2.32	Punt
Q2	Virginia	4	75	+5.35	Rush TD
Q2	Richmond	10	47	+0.41	Field goal
Q2	Virginia	11	59	+3.31	Rush TD
Q2	Richmond	8	43	-3.09	Ended
Q2	Virginia	5	19	-1.36	Ended
Q3	Virginia	2	19	-3.22	Fumble
Q3	Richmond	8	34	+3.82	Pass TD
Q3	Virginia	3	3	-5.40	Interception
Q3	Richmond	3	7	-2.65	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+5.29 EPA)
2. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass to Lavel Davis Jr. for a touchdown (56 yards) (+4.67 EPA)
3. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass intercepted (-3.96 EPA)
4. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Fumble (-3.81 EPA)
5. Q3 · Richmond Spiders · Aaron Dykes rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.73 EPA)
6. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Xavier Brown rushes for 2 yards (1st & 10) (-3.58 EPA)
7. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass to Perris Jones for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.96 EPA)
8. Q3 · Richmond Spiders · Reece Udinski pass to Savon Smith for a touchdown (5 yards) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (34–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brennan Armstrong (Virginia) — 228.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Virginia at 0.149 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 Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Richmond Spiders 17, Virginia Cavaliers 34 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 17–34.

Where can I find the Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411100.

Who led Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

Brennan Armstrong (Virginia) led passers with 228.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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