Richmond Spiders vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Richmond Spiders 34–13 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Richmond Spiders 13, Virginia Cavaliers 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Richmond Spiders	0	6	3	3	13
Virginia Cavaliers	15	9	6	0	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) — 268.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +12.26 EPA
• Kyle Wickersham (Richmond) — 95.0 yds · -0.19 EPA/play -4.37 EPA
• Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 0.0 yds · -1.56 EPA/play -4.70 EPA

Rushing

• Aziz Foster-Powell (Richmond) — 43.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Kobe Pace (Virginia) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Kyle Wickersham (Richmond) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Nick DeGennaro (Richmond) — 6 rec · 59.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Malachi Fields (Virginia) — 5 rec · 100.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Kobe Pace (Virginia) — 2 rec · 51.0 yds +1.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Anthony Colandrea	Virginia	25	68.0%	268	2	+0.49	+12.26
Kyle Wickersham	Richmond	23	52.2%	95	0	-0.19	-4.37
Tony Muskett	Virginia	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.56	-4.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Richmond	Virginia
Plays	60	63
EPA / play	+0.046	+0.128
Total EPA	+2.75	+8.04
Success rate	36.7%	41.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.190	+0.270
Rush EPA / play	+0.192	+0.014
Yards	272	489

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Richmond	3	11	-1.08	Punt
Q1	Virginia	3	77	+6.29	Pass TD
Q1	Richmond	5	14	-3.60	Fumble
Q1	Virginia	7	50	-0.30	Field goal
Q1	Richmond	3	10	+0.97	Punt
Q1	Virginia	5	77	+5.41	Pass TD
Q1	Richmond	3	3	-2.52	Punt
Q1	Virginia	8	61	+0.63	Field goal
Q2	Richmond	13	77	+7.58	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia	4	54	+4.42	Rush TD
Q2	Richmond	3	7	-1.02	Punt
Q2	Virginia	8	60	+0.35	Missed FG
Q3	Virginia	12	70	+3.65	Rush TD
Q3	Richmond	7	31	-0.84	Punt
Q3	Virginia	6	23	-4.39	Ended
Q3	Richmond	4	20	-1.47	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Jack Griese for a touchdown (57 yards) (+4.97 EPA)
2. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Grady Brosterhous rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.64 EPA)
3. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Kobe Pace for 52 yards (2nd & 19) (+4.53 EPA)
4. Q4 · Richmond Spiders · Zach Palmer-Smith rushes for 43 yards (3rd & 1) (+3.68 EPA)
5. Q2 · Richmond Spiders · Kyle Wickersham pass to Nick DeGennaro for 15 yards (4th & 2) (+3.55 EPA)
6. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Punt (-3.27 EPA)
7. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Trell Harris for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.09 EPA)
8. Q2 · Richmond Spiders · Kyle Wickersham rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (34–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) — 268.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Virginia at 0.128 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 13, Virginia Cavaliers 34 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 13–34.

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=401628589.

Who led Richmond Spiders vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) led passers with 268.0 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.