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Sept. 11, 2004
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Today’s attendance of 62,790 is the second-largest in Virginia history and the largest ever for a home opener.Alvin Pearman carried the flag to lead the Cavaliers onto the field to start today’s game.Marques Hagans made his first home start at quarterback, he finished the game going 10 of 12 for 209 yardsWith the win, Virginia improves to 83-25-7 all-time in home openers, including 17 of its last 20.With the win, Virginia has now won six of its last seven ACC openers.Virginia has won all four ACC home openers under Al Groh and 17 of the last 18 overall.Wali Lundy’s three rushing touchdowns this game is the eighth time in his career and the second time this season he has had multiple touchdowns in a game.Lundy’s three rushing touchdowns ties his career high for rushing touchdowns in a game, tying the mark he set vs. Virginia Tech on 11/29/03 and again vs. Temple on 9/4/04.Lundy is fifth in school history with 30 total touchdowns and seventh with 22 rushing TDs.This is the first time since 1913 that Virginia has scored 40 plus points in its first two games of the season.The 56 points by the Cavaliers are the most points they have scored against North Carolina since they tallied 66 against the Tar Heels in 1912.The Cavaliers have now won their last 12 home games against North Carolina and six of their last seven overall against the Tar Heels.Marquis Weeks’ 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown ties the all-time NCAA record.Weeks’ kickoff return was the second time in his career that he has returned a kick 100 yards for a touchdown against North Carolina in Charlottesville.Marquis Weeks ties a school record for most career kickoff returns for a touchdown with two, tying the record held by Henry Strempek and Jerrod Washington.Virginia scored a touchdown on its first six offensive possessions.The 56 points scored by Virginia today is the most it has scored against an ACC opponent since a 62-14 win against N.C. State on Oct. 19, 1996.The 35 first-half points is the most the Cavaliers have scored in the first half since they scored 45 in the first half against North Carolina State on Oct. 19, 1996.Fullback Jason Snelling set career highs in rushing yards and attempts with 8 carries for 80 yards and had a career long 25-yard runSnelling’s touchdown run in the third quarter was the first of his career.This is the second week in a row Virginia has scored on at least five consecutive possessions (four touchdowns and a field goal last week and six touchdowns today).Imhotep Durham’s 12-yard reception in the third quarter is the first of his career.Lance Evans’ interception off Darian Durant in the third quarter is the first of his career.The 44 points scored in last week’s win over Temple and the 56 points scored today are the most points the Cavaliers have scored in consecutive games (100 total points) since they defeated #22 Georgia Tech 55-24 and Duke 55-28 in 1992 (110 total points).Virginia’s 7 rushing touchdowns are tied for the second-most in school history with James Madison in 1979 and Duke in 1968. The record is 9 vs. Hampden-Sydney in 1946.Alvin Pearman’s 93-yard kickoff return was the seventh-longest in Virginia history but only the second longest of the game. It is also the longest kickoff return in school history that did not result in a touchdown.The 238 kickoff return yards in this game breaks the school record of 228 set in 1951 against Washington & Lee.Michael Johnson set career highs in rushing yards and attempts with 15 carries for 70 yards.Virginia has scored at least one touchdown in every quarter this season.Virginia’s 299 yards rushing today is the most since the Cavaliers rushed for 446 yards vs. San Jose State in 1998.