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Virginia Football's 2027 Opener Revealed!
22 Jul
Summary
- Virginia will host Arkansas State on Aug. 28, 2027.
- This marks the first-ever football meeting between the two schools.
- The game was moved up three weeks from its original Sept. 18 date.
Virginia's 2027 football season will commence on August 28th with a home game against Arkansas State at Scott Stadium. This matchup will be the first time the two universities have ever competed on the football field. The game's date has been advanced by three weeks, shifting from its initial September 18th schedule.
Arkansas State, a member of the Sun Belt Conference, is preparing for the upcoming season under head coach Butch Jones. The Red Wolves were projected to finish third in their division and had seven players named to the preseason All-Sun Belt team. Notably, junior wide receiver Chauncey Cobb received honors at multiple positions.
This early season game is part of Virginia's nonconference schedule, which also includes a September 25th home game against William & Mary. The Cavaliers' third nonconference opponent for 2027 is yet to be finalized. Virginia's ACC opponents for 2027 include home games against N.C. State, Pittsburgh, SMU, and Virginia Tech, with road contests against Boston College, Georgia Tech, Miami, and North Carolina.
