The SMU Mustangs (9-1) head to Charlottesville, VA, for a Saturday afternoon showdown against the Virginia Cavaliers (5-5) at David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to the Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs NCAAF game, plus plenty more.
Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs: Date and kick-off time
The Cavaliers will take on Mustangs in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET/ 9:00 am PT, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.
| Date | Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 12:00 pm ET/ 9:00 am PT |
| Venue | Scott Stadium |
| Location | Charlottesville, Virginia |
How to watch Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN2
- Broadcasters: Roy Philpott (play-by-play) and Sam Acho (color analyst) are on the game call.
Streaming service: FuboTV
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs
Audio Stream: Home: 381 (CAR), 971 (NE) | Away: 194 (CAR), 956 (NE)
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Virginia Cavaliers vs SMU Mustangs team news & key players
Virginia Cavaliers team news
The Cavaliers, meanwhile, are coming off their loss to Notre Dame, a contest where turnovers proved costly. Virginia coughed up the ball five times in the first half, falling behind 35-0 before backup quarterback Tony Muskett ran for two late touchdowns. To pull off an upset, Virginia must secure the ball against an SMU defense that has conceded only 17 points from 17 forced turnovers this season.
Virginia coach Tony Elliott faces a decision at quarterback as the team prepares for its final two games against SMU and rival Virginia Tech on Nov. 30. Starter Anthony Colandrea was benched after throwing three first-half interceptions against Notre Dame. In 10 starts this season, he has tallied 12 touchdown passes but also thrown 11 picks.
Muskett, a graduate student who started six games last season, has been a reliable option in limited action this year, completing 65% of his passes for 367 yards with three touchdowns and one interception over six appearances. The quarterback decision will be critical as Virginia seeks to keep its bowl hopes alive.
SMU Mustangs team news
Last week, SMU faced adversity, trailing early in the third quarter before securing a 38-28 home victory against Boston College. It marked their third ACC win by 10 points or fewer, following a 34-27 triumph at then-No. 22 Louisville on Oct. 5 and a nail-biting 28-27 overtime win at Duke on Oct. 26.
Quarterback Kevin Jennings delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 298 yards and three touchdowns against the Eagles. Running back Brashard Smith crossed the 1,000-yard rushing milestone for the season (1,026 yards) after racking up 120 yards and a touchdown in the game.
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