Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Virginia (Capacity: ~61,500)
Broadcast: ACC Network
Weather Forecast (Charlottesville, VA)
Temperature: ~76°F (24°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light humidity, winds 4–6 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; no major disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Stanford Cardinal (ACC):
QB Ben Gulbranson (186 yards, 1 TD vs. Boston College) healthy.
RB Micah Ford (157 rushing yards, 1 TD vs. BC) available.
TE Sam Roush (79 yards, 1 TD vs. BC) active.
No major defensive absences reported.
Virginia Cavaliers (ACC):
QB Daniel Kaelin (164 yards, 1 INT vs. William & Mary) healthy.
RB Harrison Waylee (151 rushing yards, 3 TDs vs. W&M) available.
WR Kameron Courtney (67 receiving yards, 1 rushing TD vs. W&M) active.
OL Monroe Mills and LB Ja’Maric Morris out for the season.
Key Player Matchups
QB Ben Gulbranson (Stanford) vs. Virginia Secondary
Gulbranson is efficient but limited in explosive plays; UVA’s DBs will look to force turnovers.
RB Micah Ford (Stanford) vs. Virginia Front Seven
Ford’s 157-yard performance vs. BC shows his ability to break big runs; UVA must contain him.
QB Daniel Kaelin (Virginia) vs. Stanford Pass Rush
Kaelin has been inconsistent; Stanford’s defense ranks top-5 in sacks (9 so far this season).
RB Harrison Waylee (Virginia) vs. Stanford Linebackers
Waylee’s 15.1 YPC vs. W&M highlights his explosiveness; Stanford must prevent chunk plays.
Recent Team Form
Stanford Cardinal (1–2, ACC)
8/30/25: L 34–17 @ Syracuse
9/6/25: L 28–14 @ Louisville
9/13/25: W 30–20 vs. Boston College
Trend: Offense improving behind Ford’s rushing; defense inconsistent but opportunistic.
Virginia Cavaliers (2–1, ACC)
8/30/25: L 31–24 @ Tennessee
9/6/25: W 38–21 vs. Richmond
9/13/25: W 55–16 vs. William & Mary
Trend: Offense balanced (670 passing yards, 841 rushing yards through 3 games); defense allowing 19.3 PPG.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Stanford and Virginia.
Betting Trends
Virginia:
2–1 ATS in 2025.
2 of 3 games have gone over the total.
2–0 SU at home this season.
Stanford:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
1 of 3 games has gone over the total.
0–2 SU on the road this season.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Virginia: Reliable ATS at home as a double-digit favorite; offense trending toward overs.
Stanford: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; defense gives up points late.
ACC Trends: Home favorites of 14+ points cover ~60% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Stanford Cardinal 49
Virginia Cavaliers – 16
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
