Edward Waters Secures Historic Win Over Virginia Union, Starts 3-0

Edward Waters University achieved a landmark 41-38 upset victory over nationally ranked Virginia Union, marking their first 3-0 start in program history. The win was clinched by a 35-yard field goal from Ryan Gagne as time expired, following a back-and-forth game featuring standout performances like Johntarrious Thomas's 132 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Virginia Union, known for a strong run-based offense, fought back multiple times, including a kickoff return touchdown and a critical fumble recovery touchdown, but ultimately fell short. Meanwhile, the University of Virginia football team set a program record by rushing for 379 yards and totaling 700 yards in a dominant 55-16 win over William & Mary, led by Harrison Waylee's 151 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Virginia Tech has been actively rotating defensive players early in the season, with safety Flowers playing a key role in preparing for opponents with strong rushing and passing games like Old Dominion. These developments highlight the competitive and dynamic nature of college football among historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and ACC programs this season.