J’Mari Taylor delivered a rare two-way performance on Saturday night, becoming the first ACC running back since 2021 to both rush for a touchdown and throw one in the same game, as No. 17 Virginia rolled past Virginia Tech 27–7 to secure a spot in the conference championship game.

Taylor totaled 80 rushing yards and a score, while quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 182 yards and added an 8-yard touchdown run. Their efforts helped Virginia break a longstanding trend, earning just its second win over the Hokies in the last 21 matchups.

The Cavaliers (10–2, 7–1 ACC) seized control early, turning an interception off a tipped pass during Tech’s opening drive into a quick touchdown. From that point forward, Virginia maintained firm command.

Defensively, UVA turned in one of its best perfor

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