Virginia routs Norfolk State behind Pribula’s three touchdown passes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Virginia defeated visiting Norfolk State 59-3 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at Scott Stadium. Beau Pribula completed 12 of 14 passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns for the Cavaliers, who improved to 2-0. Eli Holstein and Cole Geer also threw touchdown passes, and J. Rowe returned an interception 50 yards for a score. Will Bettridge made a 30-yard field goal. Norfolk State’s only points came on Marco Peery’s 40-yard field goal. Deljay Bailey passed for 142 yards for the Spartans, who fell to 1-2. Elyjah Mitchell caught five passes for 43 yards. Brendan Thompson recorded nine tackles, Jordan Saunders added eight, Rontravious Perry had a sack, and Josiah Davis intercepted a pass. Virginia led comfortably throughout in front of 46,918. Norfolk State hosts Hampton next, while Virginia hosts West Virginia.