Virginia Cavaliers defeat Norfolk State Spartans 59-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · NCAAF · Norfolk State Spartans 3, Virginia Cavaliers 59
Virginia Cavaliers routed Norfolk State Spartans 59–3 on Friday at Scott Stadium.
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Virginia Cavaliers final score and game recap
Virginia's dominance was immediate and complete. The Cavaliers scored 21 points in the first quarter and never looked back, building a 28–3 halftime lead. Norfolk State's only points came from a second-quarter field goal. Virginia added 14 in the third and 17 in the fourth to finish at 59. The Spartans managed nothing after that second-quarter field goal, a scoring drought that defined a game decided before halftime.
How did AiQ's Norfolk State Spartans vs. Virginia Cavaliers predictions do?
AiQ finished 2–4 on this matchup.
- Moneyline: picked Virginia Cavaliers (56% confidence) — WIN
- Player props: 1–4 record, net loss of $230 on $100 per pick at the listed odds
The moneyline pick was correct, but four of five player prop selections missed, erasing that gain.
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Virginia Cavaliers player prop results
AiQ went 1–4 on player props, losing $230 overall.
- Peyton Lewis (Virginia Cavaliers) to record an anytime touchdown at +170; actual: 1 — WIN
- Xay Davis (Virginia Cavaliers) to record an anytime touchdown at +280; actual: 0 — LOSS
- Jekail Middlebrook (Virginia Cavaliers) to record an anytime touchdown at +130; actual: 0 — LOSS
- Xavier Brown (Virginia Cavaliers) to record an anytime touchdown at +120; actual: 0 — LOSS
- Beau Pribula (Virginia Cavaliers) to record an anytime touchdown at +240; actual: 0 — LOSS
Only Lewis scored, leaving four selections without a touchdown.
Norfolk State Spartans and Virginia Cavaliers betting trends: 2026 season
Norfolk State is 0–2 overall, both losses on the road or at neutral sites. The sample size is too small to establish meaningful trends.
Virginia is 2–0 overall and unbeaten at home. Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 1–0 in the one game with a recorded closing spread.
What's next for Norfolk State Spartans and Virginia Cavaliers?
Virginia will host West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday, September 19.