Virginia visits top-ranked Louisville in a pivotal ACC clash, seeking its first road win while both teams aim for momentum.

Virginia (4-1, 2-0 ACC), ranked for the first time since 2019, visits unbeaten Louisville (4-0, 1-0 ACC) in a crucial ACC showdown. The Cavaliers, fueled by a 46-38 double-overtime home win over then-No. 8 Florida State—their first top-10 victory since 2005—rank fifth nationally in total offense and second in the ACC in rushing. Quarterback Chandler Morris, who scored the game-winning TD despite a hand sprain, leads a high-powered attack averaging 539.6 yards and 45.6 points per game. Louisville, coming off a 34-27 comeback win at Pitt, has struggled on the ground, gaining just 53 yards in that game, prompting coach Jeff Brohm to call for more creativity in the running game. Virginia seeks its first road win of the season after a 35-31 loss at NC State, while Louisville looks to secure its first signature win. The game marks a pivotal moment for both teams as they aim to sustain momentum.