
It marks the first contest between the two Commonwealth schools since the 1983 season. Virginia leads the all-time series 2-1. All three previous games have been held at UVA.
Virginia won the initial game between the two programs, 69-9, in 1979. In 1982 the Dukes defeated the Cavaliers 21-17. In the last meeting, UVA prevailed 21-14 during the 1983 campaign.
The Cavaliers are also scheduled to host William & Mary (Sept. 2) and play at Maryland (Sept. 16) in non-conference contests in 2023.