DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Virginia defeated William & Mary 55–16 in a dominant performance. Virginia covered by 8.5; Game went Over by 16.5. The market closed at Virginia -30.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Virginia -33.0, an edge of 2.5 points toward Virginia.
William & Mary's defense allowed a program-record 700 total yards to Virginia, indicating significant vulnerabilities that opponents can exploit.
The Tribe's offense was unable to keep pace with Virginia's high-scoring attack, suggesting they may struggle against teams with strong offensive capabilities.
Given the defensive breakdown, William & Mary must focus on improving coverage and run defense to be competitive in future games.
The recap did not highlight any special teams or turnover advantages for William & Mary, areas that could be critical for an upset in upcoming matchups.
At kickoff, conditions at Scott Stadium were Sunny, 82°F with winds of 4 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.
Sunny
82°F
| Measure | William & MaryAway | VirginiaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 112 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 308 miles |
| Season total | 112 miles | 308 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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