×Two weeks, two overtime victories for Virginia.
These Cavaliers know how to win a thriller.
The No. 24 Hoos used running back J’Mari Taylor’s 2-yard touchdown run on a direct snap to win in walk-off style against previously unbeaten Louisville 30-24 in overtime on Saturday at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in the Derby City.
UVa has won four in a row and is on the longest winning streak of coach Tony Elliott’s tenure. The Cavaliers are 5-1 for the first time since 2017 and have won their first three ACC games for the first time since 2007.
Taylor’s powering past the goal-line into the black-shaded turf silenced the home faithful and sent them quietly for the exit as the Hoos began their own celebration.
The play came just moments after UVa quarterback Chandler Morris was forced to