The Virginia Cavaliers (2-1) host an ACC showdown against the Stanford Cardinal (1-2) on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Scott Stadium.

The Cavaliers are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -16.5) versus the Cardinal. The over/under for this game is 49.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this contest between the Cavaliers and the Cardinal, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Virginia vs. Stanford betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cavaliers (-16.5)
• Moneyline: Cavaliers (-794), Cardinal (+546)
• Total: 49.5 points
• TV Channel: ACC Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Virginia vs. Stanford betting info and stats

Virginia has won two games against the spread so far this season (2-1-0). In one game played when favored by at least 16.5 points, Virginia covered the spread. Virginia won both of the games it has played when favored on the moneyline this season. Stanford has won just one game against the spread this season (1-2-0). Stanford has not covered the spread in games it was an underdog by at least 16.5 points (0-1). Stanford’s record when playing as an underdog this year is 1-2.

Virginia vs. Stanford key players

Virginia Cavaliers

• Chandler Morris has thrown for 670 yards (223.3 ypg) to lead Virginia, completing 69.7% of his passes and recording four touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 113 rushing yards on nine carries.
• J’mari Taylor has carried the ball 33 times for a team-high 213 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times as a runner.
• Noah Vaughn has carried the ball 22 times for 170 yards (56.7 per game).
• Trell Harris has hauled in 14 catches for 176 yards (58.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. .
• Cameron Ross has hauled in 12 receptions totaling 164 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Jahmal Edrine has been the target of 14 passes and hauled in 11 receptions for 123 yards, an average of 41 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Maddox Marcellus has one sack to lead the team, and also has eight tackles.
• Virginia’s leading tackler, Landon Danley, has 15 tackles and one TFL this year.
• Ethan Minter has a team-high one interception to go along with eight tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended.

Stanford Cardinal

• Ben Gulbranson has 437 passing yards, or 145.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 53.6% of his passes and has recorded one touchdown with three interceptions.
• The team’s top rusher, Micah Ford, has carried the ball 55 times for 291 yards (97 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Cole Tabb has piled up 11 carries and totaled 57 yards.
• Bryce Farrell leads his team with 140 receiving yards on 10 catches.
• Sam Roush has caught seven passes and compiled 87 receiving yards (29 per game) with one touchdown.
• Caden High has racked up 66 reciving yards (22 ypg) this season.
• Clay Patterson has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and five tackles.
• Matt Rose is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 20 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
• Collin Wright leads the team with one interception, while also putting up eight tackles and one pass defended.