Who’s Playing
Richmond Spiders @ Virginia Cavaliers
Current Records: Richmond 0-0, Virginia 0-0
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium — Charlottesville, Virginia
- TV: ESPN+
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $11.00
What to Know
The Richmond Spiders will hit the road to start this year’s campaign against the Virginia Cavaliers. Kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium.
Looking back to last season, Richmond had a stellar season and finished 9-4. On the other hand, Virginia finished with a dismal 3-9 record.
Richmond is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. They finished last season with an 8-5 record against the spread.
Even though the experts think Richmond isn’t going to win this one, the team was an even 2-2 as the underdog last season. Betting on them to win was the most profitable play last year, as bettors who put $100 on that outcome in every game walked away with $502.66. Virginia will open their season as the favorite, and the team was 1-1 as such last season.
Odds
Virginia is a big 19.5-point favorite against Richmond, according to the latest college football odds.
Bettors have moved against the Cavaliers slightly, as the game opened with the Cavaliers as a 21.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 52.5 points.
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Series History
Virginia has won 2 out of their last 3 games against Richmond.
- Sep 03, 2022 – Virginia 34 vs. Richmond 17
- Sep 01, 2018 – Virginia 42 vs. Richmond 13
- Sep 03, 2016 – Richmond 37 vs. Virginia 20