DraftKings · as of July 10, 2026
Virginia defeated Coastal Carolina 48–7 in a dominant performance. Virginia covered by 28.5; Game went Under by 2.5. The market closed at Virginia -12.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Virginia -25.8 - a gap of 13.3 points toward Virginia, of which 12.6 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Coastal Carolina had over 60 new players, and the lack of cohesion showed in a 48-7 loss, being outgained 454-254 and losing all three phases.
Transfer QB MJ Morris completed 20 of 36 passes for only 163 yards with no touchdowns, raising concerns about his effectiveness moving forward.
Running back Ja'Vin Simpkins scored the team's only touchdown on an 8-yard run, providing a potential spark for the ground game.
The defense allowed 454 total yards and six touchdowns, while special teams gave up a 100-yard kickoff return and a blocked punt.
Coastal Carolina hosts Charleston Southern next week, a chance to regroup and address issues against a weaker opponent before tougher games.
At kickoff, conditions at Scott Stadium were Clear, 64°F with winds of 3 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
64°F
| Measure | Coastal CarolinaAway | VirginiaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 294 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 294 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |
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