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Who’s playing
Richmond Spiders @ Virginia Cavaliers
Current records: Richmond 0-0, Virginia 0-0
How to watch
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
- Where: David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium – Charlottesville, Virginia
- TV: ESPN+
- To follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket costs: $11.00
What you need to know
The Richmond Spiders will hit the road to kick off this year’s campaign against the Virginia Cavaliers. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET on Saturday at David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium.
Looking back at last season, Richmond had a great season, finishing 9-4. On the other hand, Virginia finished with a dismal 3-9 record.
Richmond will be hoping to beat the odds on Saturday as pundits believe they are heading for a loss. They finished last season with an 8-5 record against the spread.
Although the experts don’t think Richmond will win this one, the team was 2-2 as underdogs last season. Betting to win was the most profitable game last year, as gamblers who bet $100 on that outcome on each game walked away with $502.66. Virginia will open the season as favorites and as such last season the team was 1-1.
Chances
According to the latest data, Virginia is a heavy favorite with 19.5 points against Richmond college football opportunities.
Bettors have moved up slightly on the Cavaliers, as the game started with the Cavaliers as 21.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 52.5 points.
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Series history
Virginia has won 2 of its last 3 games against Richmond.
- September 3, 2022 – Virginia 34 vs. Richmond 17
- September 1, 2018 – Virginia 42 vs. Richmond 13
- September 3, 2016 – Richmond 37 vs. Virginia 20