Washington State blows 10-point lead to Virginia, loses 22-20 on late safety
Virginia linebacker Landon Danley (32) tackles Washington State wide receiver Tony Freeman (0) on a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18 2025, in Charlottesville, Va. (Robert Simmons / Associated Press)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Virginia’s Kam Robinson and Hunter Osborne stuffed Kirby Vorhees in the end zone for a game-winning safety, sending the No. 18 Cavaliers to a wild 22-20 victory over Washington State on Saturday night.
Virginia trailed 20-10 going into the fourth quarter. Harrison Waylee had a 2-yard touchdown run with 9:45 left, and Will Bettridge made a tying 34-yard field goal with 2:55 to go.
Jahmal Edrine had five catches for 102 yards, helping the Cavaliers (6-1) to their fifth consecutive win. Cam Ross had a 19-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus was 18 for 27 for 183 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 1-yard TD run, but he threw two interceptions.
The Cougars (3-4) scored first on Joshua Meredith's 32-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. Meredith finished with seven catches for 108 yards.
Jack Stevens' 37-yard field goal late in the first half lifted Washington State to a 17-7 lead at the break.
Coming off its open date, Virginia’s offense struggled to get in gear. The Cavaliers were outgained 318-175 through three quarters.
Waylee's TD run capped a nine-play, 97-yard drive as Virginia's offense started to find its way.
The takeaway
For the second straight week, Washington State traveled across the country with its sights set on knocking off a ranked foe. A week after coming up short at then-No. 4 Mississippi, the Cougars had another frustrating result.
Virginia looked sluggish before rallying in the fourth.
Up next
Washington State: After three straight road games, the Cougars return home to host Toledo next Saturday.
Virginia: Travels to Chapel Hill for an ACC matchup with Bill Belichick and North Carolina next Saturday.
The Source: Information in this story came from The Associated Press.
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