Virginia Football Falls to Maryland 27-13

Virginia's football team suffered its first loss of the 2024 season, falling 27-13 to Maryland after leading at halftime. The Cavaliers struggled offensively in the second half, failing to score and committing four turnovers, including two interceptions and a fumble. Despite an early lead and solid defensive efforts, Virginia's inability to capitalize in the red zone and poor third-down performance (3-for-15) ultimately cost them the game. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea had a mixed performance, completing 21 of 37 passes for 247 yards but also contributing to the turnover issues. Maryland controlled the game by dominating possession and capitalizing on Virginia's mistakes, marking their fourth consecutive victory over the Cavaliers. The loss mirrored last year's game against Maryland, where Virginia also squandered a halftime lead.