Virginia Cavaliers 24–27 Boston College Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Boston College Eagles defeated Virginia Cavaliers 27–24 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 24, Boston College Eagles 27.

Game summary

Boston College Eagles edged Virginia Cavaliers 27–24 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 247.0 pass yds, 3 TD, -0.01 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Pat Garwo III — 96.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Malik Washington — 11 rec, 117.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia (-0.084/play) vs Boston College (-0.164/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	6	12	0	3	24
Boston College Eagles	0	6	15	3	27

Scoring Map

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

UVAVirginia Cavaliers

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 27

+3OPP 25

BCBoston College Eagles

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia
Q1TD
MHMike Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Tony Muskett pass to Mike Hollins for a touchdown (5 yards)
Virginia
Q2TD
MWMalik Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Tony Muskett pass to Malik Washington for a touchdown (18 yards)
Boston College
Q2TD
PGPat Garwo III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Pat Garwo III rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q2TD
MFMalachi Fields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Tony Muskett pass to Malachi Fields for a touchdown (39 yards)
Boston College
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
18-9
Field goal good from 42 yards
Boston College
Q3TD
JGJosiah Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Thomas Castellanos pass to Josiah Griffin for a touchdown (4 yards)
Boston College
Q3TD
LBLewis Bond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Thomas Castellanos pass to Lewis Bond for a touchdown (33 yards)
Virginia
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 44 yards
Boston College
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
21-24
Field goal good from 42 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 247.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.65 EPA
Thomas Castellanos (Boston College) — 199.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -9.14 EPA

Rushing

Pat Garwo III (Boston College) — 96.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA
Thomas Castellanos (Boston College) — 79.0 yds +0.32 EPA
Kobe Pace (Virginia) — 32.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Receiving

Malik Washington (Virginia) — 11 rec · 117.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Lewis Bond (Boston College) — 7 rec · 104.0 yds +1.10 EPA
Malachi Fields (Virginia) — 6 rec · 99.0 yds +2.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tony Muskett	Virginia	42	59.5%	247	3	-0.01	-0.65
Thomas Castellanos	Boston College	29	55.2%	199	2	-0.32	-9.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	Boston College
Plays	68	80
EPA / play	-0.084	-0.164
Total EPA	-5.70	-13.13
Success rate	39.7%	32.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.015	-0.315
Rush EPA / play	-0.194	-0.078
Yards	344	421

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Virginia	10	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Boston College	7	19	-2.79	Punt
Q1	Virginia	4	-1	-3.93	Punt
Q1	Boston College	5	4	-5.56	Interception
Q1	Virginia	7	26	-1.80	Punt
Q1	Boston College	3	13	+0.54	Ended
Q1	Boston College	3	15	-5.41	Interception
Q2	Virginia	6	42	+3.34	Pass TD
Q2	Boston College	8	33	-0.55	Punt
Q2	Virginia	7	67	+0.41	Ended
Q2	Boston College	4	-1	-2.12	Punt
Q2	Virginia	4	-2	-1.73	Punt
Q2	Boston College	5	45	+2.30	Ended
Q2	Boston College	1	2	+1.66	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia	6	97	+8.63	Pass TD
Q3	Boston College	10	63	+1.97	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett pass to Malachi Fields for a touchdown (39 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
Q2 · Boston College Eagles · Thomas Castellanos pass intercepted (-6.71 EPA)
Q4 · Boston College Eagles · Fumble (-5.36 EPA)
Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Thomas Castellanos pass to Lewis Bond for a touchdown (33 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett pass intercepted (-3.75 EPA)
Q3 · Boston College Eagles · Thomas Castellanos rushes for 8 yards (4th & 3) (+3.62 EPA)
Q4 · Boston College Eagles · Fumble (-3.59 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Punt (-3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

Boston College Eagles controlled the final (27–24) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 247.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Virginia at -0.084 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Cavaliers vs Boston College Eagles?

Virginia Cavaliers 24, Boston College Eagles 27 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Boston College Eagles?

Boston College Eagles won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Boston College Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525513.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Boston College Eagles in passing?

Tony Muskett (Virginia) led passers with 247.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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