Virginia Cavaliers vs. Missouri Tigers: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Missouri Tigers 13–7 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 13, Missouri Tigers 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	0	3	9	0	13
Missouri Tigers	6	0	0	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris (Virginia) — 181.0 yds · +0.41 EPA/play +13.79 EPA
• Shotgun #5 M.Zollers (Missouri) — 0.0 yds · -0.92 EPA/play -0.92 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #14 B.Brown (Missouri) — 0.0 yds · -1.69 EPA/play -1.69 EPA

Rushing

• Jamal Roberts (Missouri) — 5.0 yds · 1 TD +1.86 EPA
• Harrison Waylee (Virginia) — 2.0 yds · 1 TD +0.55 EPA

Receiving

• #82 E.Wood caught at 31 (Virginia) — 2 rec · 46.0 yds +3.55 EPA
• #1 D.Olugbode caught at 21 (Missouri) — 1 rec · 24.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• #0 S.Ennis caught at 17 (Virginia) — 1 rec · 15.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris	Virginia	35	62.9%	181	0	+0.41	+13.79
Shotgun #5 M.Zollers	Missouri	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.92	-0.92
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 B.Brown	Missouri	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.69	-1.69
Shotgun #4 C.Morris	Virginia	4	75.0%	6	0	-0.81	-3.26
No Huddle-Shotgun #5 M.Zollers	Missouri	21	57.1%	101	0	-0.32	-6.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	Missouri
Plays	79	55
EPA / play	-0.021	-0.249
Total EPA	-1.62	-13.68
Success rate	31.6%	29.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.277	-0.409
Rush EPA / play	-0.304	-0.134
Yards	308	260

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Missouri	7	74	+4.40	Rush TD
Q1	Virginia	10	56	-0.48	Ended
Q1	Missouri	8	40	-2.75	Ended
Q1	Virginia	11	42	+0.55	Field goal
Q2	Missouri	8	17	-2.94	Punt
Q2	Virginia	10	49	+0.07	Missed FG
Q2	Missouri	6	10	-2.18	Missed FG
Q2	Virginia	6	18	-0.37	Punt
Q2	Missouri	1	10	+0.24	Ended
Q3	Virginia	18	73	+6.50	Ended
Q3	Missouri	3	5	-4.53	Interception
Q3	Virginia	6	14	-2.34	Field goal
Q3	Missouri	3	8	-1.89	Ended
Q3	Virginia	1	2	+0.55	Rush TD
Q4	Virginia	6	28	-0.91	Punt
Q4	Missouri	3	9	-0.41	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris pass to #82 E.Wood caught at 31 for 35 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.95 EPA)
2. Q3 · Missouri Tigers · No Huddle-Shotgun #5 M.Zollers pass intercepted (-3.52 EPA)
3. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris pass to #21 H.Waylee caught at 47 for 5 yards (4th & 3) (+3.45 EPA)
4. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris pass to #6 C.Ross caught at 45 for 6 yards (4th & 2) (+3.4 EPA)
5. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris pass to #82 E.Wood caught at 34 for 13 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.38 EPA)
6. Q1 · Missouri Tigers · No Huddle-Shotgun #5 M.Zollers to #1 D.Olugbode thrown to 26 — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.01 EPA)
7. Q4 · Missouri Tigers · Rush (4th & 2) (-3.0 EPA)
8. Q2 · Missouri Tigers · Rush (3rd & 11) (+2.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (13–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris (Virginia) — 181.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Virginia at -0.021 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 Missouri Tigers?

Virginia Cavaliers 13, Missouri Tigers 7 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Missouri Tigers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 13–7.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Missouri Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778322.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Missouri Tigers in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris (Virginia) led passers with 181.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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