JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Virginia shut out Missouri after the first quarter and grinded out a 13-7 victory on Saturday at EverBank Stadium.

The Tigers took a 7-0 lead in the opening period, but the Cavaliers’ defense stiffened. Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris led scoring drives in the second and third quarters, the latter capped by a Harrison Waylee touchdown run, to secure the win before a crowd of 31,802.

Missouri’s offense, led by quarterback Matt Zollers, was held to 101 passing yards. Linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez had a game-high 15 tackles for the Tigers in the loss. Virginia improved to 11-3, while Missouri fell to 8-5.