Xavier Brown leads way with 171 yards, Virginia runs over Coastal Carolina in 43-24 win
Virginia running back Xavier Brown (20) runs past Coastal Carolina safety AJ Williams (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Kelley]
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Virginia’s Xavier Brown ran for 171 yards on nine carries as the Cavaliers ran all over Coastal Carolina for a 43-24 win in a rare road game at a Group of Five school. The Cavaliers ran for 384 yards, the first time they have gained more than 300 yards in a game since 2018. The three wins match the Cavaliers’ win total in each of coach Tony Elliott’s first two seasons at Virginia. The Cavaliers forced a fumble on the opening kickoff that led to a touchdown three plays later and had an interception later in the first quarter that led to another TD. The Cavaliers scored on their next five possessions.
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Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea celebrates throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
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