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College Football: 5 Biggest Upsets From College Football’s Opening Weekend

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 3, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders mascot "WebstUR" looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. The Spiders won 37-20. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders mascot "WebstUR" looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. The Spiders won 37-20. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /
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It was a wild opening weekend of College Football! Some teams saw their College Football Playoff chances put in jeopardy while others overcame impossible odds to win their season openers. One things for sure: It was a rough Week 1 for the SEC.

5. Richmond over Virginia 37-20

Things are off to a rocky start  for the Virginia Cavaliers after opening weekend. The Cavaliers dropped their home opener 37-20 against FCS opponent Richmond Spiders.

The Cavaliers were simply outplayed in Bronco Mendenhall’s debut. The Spiders rushed for 187 rushing yards and passed for 337 yards through the air. The Cavaliers only managed 38 total rushing yards for the whole game and were outgained 524 to 302 total yards of offense.

The Spiders forced four turnovers in the game (3 fumbles and 1 interception) and came out the gates fast, jumping out to an early 13-0 lead.

Richmond even managed to accumulate more first downs with 24, the Cavaliers had 19. The Spiders scored twice before the Cavaliers ran an offensive play from scrimmage, which proved doom in the long run.

Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta led the way for the Spiders with 337 passing yards and three touchdowns. It was the first victory for the Spiders against the Cavaliers since 1946.

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