UVA dominates Liberty 55-27, setting the stage for the Commonwealth Cup vs. Virginia Tech (11-23-19)

By: Darrell Owens

Headline Photo Credit: Darrell Owens-LMS Network

CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA- With one week before Virginia (7-3) is set to take on their bitter rival Virginia Tech, in what we now know will be for the ACC Coastal Division and a chance to take on Clemson for the ACC Championship. UVA had to prepare for another in-state foe, the Liberty Flames (6-4). The Flames are coached by Hugh Freeze, who has given the Flames program a new swag in his first year. This contest was a competitive contest early, the second half would be a different story.

Virginia would win 55-27 over Liberty. Bryce Perkins went 18-for-30 with 199 yards passing, 2 passing touchdowns & one rushing touchdown for the Cavs. UVA accumulated 227 yards rushing from a total of 7 players. PK Kier lead the way in rushing with 82 yards on 10 attempts. The Cavaliers defense had 3 sacks & 2 interceptions and harassed the Flames offense all day.

The Flames potential 2020 NFL Draft pick, Antonio Gandy-Golden had 6 catches, 60 yards and made a spectacular one-handed touchdown grab. LMS Network’s Senior College Expert, Jay Quimby thinks that Gandy-Golden could be 2nd round pick and could help teams like Eagles, Packers or 49ers. Frankie Hickson rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries for Flames.

Next week will be the biggest game in the history of the Commonwealth Cup. The winner will head to the ACC Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina to take on the defending National Championship Clemson Tigers. Virginia (8-3) has not beaten Virginia Tech (8-3) since 2003, that’s 15 straight wins for the Hokies. Can Virginia finally break the streak? We will find out on Black Friday if the boys from Blacksburg can extend the streak or Can Wahoo Nation finally get the monkey off their back? We will find out Friday!