What happened
West Virginia vs. No. 25 Virginia in Charlotte, September 19, 2026. Michael Hawkins Jr. runs 15 yards for a touchdown 26 seconds before halftime, Beau Pribula finds Jekail Middlebrook from the 1 to tie it at 21, and Hawkins hits DJ Epps deep right on third-and-7 for a lead West Virginia never gives back. Hawkins ran for three touchdowns and threw for two in a 38-27 upset. Three snaps from the official play-by-play, redrawn on the board.
The plays
From the official play-by-play. Win-probability swing is the change on that snap.
| When | Down | Spot | Play | Result | WP swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 0:26 | 1st & 10 | at the 15 | Hawkins left +15, TD | Touchdown | -26% |
| Q3 7:09 | 3rd & 1 | at the 1 | Pribula to Middlebrook, +1, TD | Touchdown | +22% |
| Q3 0:12 | 3rd & 7 | at the 21 | Hawkins to Epps, +21, TD | Touchdown | -31% |
Narration
Upset in Charlotte. Michael Hawkins had a hand in all five touchdowns.
Twenty-six seconds before half, Hawkins runs left. Fifteen yards. Twenty-one to fourteen.
Virginia answers. Third and goal at the one, Pribula to Middlebrook. Tied at twenty-one.
Twelve seconds left in the quarter. Hawkins deep to Epps. West Virginia never trails again.
West Virginia 38, Virginia 27.
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Questions
What decided West Virginia at Virginia?
West Virginia vs. No. 25 Virginia in Charlotte, September 19, 2026. Michael Hawkins Jr. runs 15 yards for a touchdown 26 seconds before halftime, Beau Pribula finds Jekail Middlebrook from the 1 to tie it at 21, and Hawkins hits DJ Epps deep right on third-and-7 for a lead West Virginia never gives back. Hawkins ran for three touchdowns and threw for two in a 38-27 upset. Three snaps from the official play-by-play, redrawn on the board.
Which plays are in the West Virginia at Virginia breakdown?
Q2 0:26 — 1st & 10: Hawkins left +15, TD (Touchdown) Q3 7:09 — 3rd & 1: Pribula to Middlebrook, +1, TD (Touchdown) Q3 0:12 — 3rd & 7: Hawkins to Epps, +21, TD (Touchdown)
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