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Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs Final Score, Odds & Picks

NCAAF · Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX · TV: CW

Final: Virginia Cavaliers 13, SMU Mustangs 23.

Records: Virginia Cavaliers 4-3, SMU Mustangs 5-1.

Virginia vs SMU scoring plays

  • Final: Virginia 13, SMU 23 · 3:17 PM ET · SMU Mustangs beat Virginia Cavaliers 23-13.
  • SMU score: Virginia 13, SMU 23 (Q4 12:22) · 2:38 PM ET · (12:34) Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass complete short right to #2 J.Hale caught at UVA25, for 37 yards to the UVA00 QB hurried by #16 M.Fobbs-White TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:22, 1ST DOWN #97 B.Baird kick attempt good (H: #96 W.Olson, LS: #48 M.Tribbett)
  • Virginia score: Virginia 13, SMU 16 (Q3 0:24) · 2:28 PM ET · (00:28) #41 W.Bettridge field goal attempt from 43 yards GOOD (H: #38 D.Sparks, LS: #50 W.Rubinoff), clock 00:24
  • SMU score: Virginia 10, SMU 16 (Q3 2:59) · 2:18 PM ET · (03:02) #97 B.Baird field goal attempt from 26 yards GOOD (H: #96 W.Olson, LS: #48 M.Tribbett), clock 02:59
  • SMU score: Virginia 10, SMU 13 (Q2 0:00) · 1:28 PM ET · Brendan Baird 45 Yd Field Goal
  • Virginia score: Virginia 10, SMU 10 (Q2 0:25) · 1:20 PM ET · (00:29) #41 W.Bettridge field goal attempt from 47 yards GOOD (H: #38 D.Sparks, LS: #50 W.Rubinoff), clock 00:25
  • SMU score: Virginia 7, SMU 10 (Q2 6:20) · 1:03 PM ET · (06:26) Shotgun #7 K.Jennings pass complete short right to #5 R.Pittman Jr. caught at UVA06, for 6 yards to the UVA00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:20, 1ST DOWN #97 B.Baird kick attempt good (H: #96 W.Olson, LS: #48 M.Tribbett)
  • Virginia score: Virginia 7, SMU 3 (Q2 11:27) · 12:47 PM ET · (11:29) Shotgun #7 B.Pribula rush middle for 1 yard gain to the SMU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:27 #41 W.Bettridge kick attempt good (H: #38 D.Sparks, LS: #50 W.Rubinoff)
  • SMU score: Virginia 0, SMU 3 (Q1 2:56) · 12:30 PM ET · (02:57) #97 B.Baird field goal attempt from 23 yards GOOD (H: #96 W.Olson, LS: #48 M.Tribbett), clock 02:56

Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs odds (DraftKings)

Spread: SMU Mustangs -9.5 (-115) · Virginia Cavaliers +9.5 (-105)

Moneyline: SMU Mustangs -340 · Virginia Cavaliers +270

Total: Over 51.5 (-115) · Under 51.5 (-105)

Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs picks

1 pick on Picksy: SMU Mustangs ML; 1 won, 0 lost.

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Virginia vs SMU: questions & answers

Who won Virginia vs SMU?

The SMU Mustangs beat the Virginia Cavaliers 23-13 on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Virginia vs SMU?

The SMU Mustangs were favored at DraftKings: -9.5 on the spread and -340 on the moneyline.

What's the over/under for Virginia vs SMU?

The total was 51.5 points at DraftKings (over -115, under -105). The game finished with 36, under the total.

What are the picks for Virginia vs SMU?

1 pick on Picksy: SMU Mustangs ML; 1 won, 0 lost.