Virginia dominates NC State 34-8 in sold-out opener

Virginia opened 2026 with a 34-8 victory over NC State at the first sold-out Scott Stadium game since 2008. The Cavaliers avenged last season's loss, held NC State to 168 yards, won the rushing battle 258-76 and received a four-touchdown debut from Beau Pribula plus a major contribution from Xavier Brown. Follow-up coverage, including a photo of Da'Shawn Martin's touchdown catch, adds no new substantive reporting.