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Oct. 4, 2005
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia makes its second trip North of the season Saturday to face Boston College at 1 p.m. in the Cavaliers’ first visit to Massachusetts in 42 years.The Cavaliers fell out of the Associated Press poll this week following a 45-33 loss at Maryland last Saturday. They remain ranked 25th in the USA Today coaches poll.
Marques Hagans threw for a career-high 270 yards and also led the team in rushing with 55 yards and two touchdowns. Deyon Williams led the receiving corps for the fourth time with five catches for 62 yards. Connor Hughes booted four field goals and moved into a tie with Rafael Garcia as the leading scorer in modern day UVa history with 272 points.
Boston College is coming off a 38-0 win over Ball State and stands at 4-1 this season. The Eagles have a 1-1 record in their first season in the ACC. They have moved up to 18th in this week’s AP poll.
Virginia looks to win against a ranked team on the road for the first time since knocking off #19 Clemson in Death Valley 26-24 in 2001.
