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BYU vs Virginia
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 BYU Cougars | 3 | Series level |
 Virginia Cavaliers | 3 |
Meetings since 1987: 6. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
BYU has won the last 2 meetings.
3-2 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
3-3 Last 6
36-34 Avg score
2 Longest BYU win run
Biggest BYU win 66-49 in 2021, a 17-point margin.
Biggest BYU loss 16-22 in 1987 (postseason), a 6-point margin.
Every BYU vs Virginia meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BYU win | Provo | 66-49 |
| 2014 | BYU win | Provo | 41-33 |
| 2013 | Virginia win | Charlottesville | 16-19 |
| 2000 | BYU win | Charlottesville | 38-35 |
| 1999 | Virginia win | Provo | 40-45 |
| 1987 * | Virginia win | Neutral | 16-22 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the BYU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1987.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1987 is level at 3-3. Here is the series on record and how to watch when BYU and Virginia meet.
How to watch BYU vs Virginia
When BYU and Virginia are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the BYU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the BYU vs Virginia time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The BYU this season
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BYU vs Virginia: the essentials
BYU Cougars vs Virginia Cavaliers is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). The series since 1987 is level at 3-3. Across 6 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the BYU vs Virginia head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the BYU Cougars team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Virginia against the whole conference, see Virginia vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between BYU and Virginia?
The series since 1987 is level at 3-3. The two programs have met 6 times on record.
How can I watch BYU vs Virginia?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are BYU and Virginia in the same conference?
No. BYU plays in the Big 12. Virginia plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.