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Virginia Football: 3 bold predictions vs. William & Mary in Week 2

By Connor Muldowney

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 31: Joe Reed #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers runs upfield after a catch in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 31: Joe Reed #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers runs upfield after a catch in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 31: Bryce Perkins #3 of the Virginia Cavaliers stiff arms Patrick Jones II #91 of the Pittsburgh Panthers as he scrambles out of the pocket in the second half during the game at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 31: Bryce Perkins #3 of the Virginia Cavaliers stiff arms Patrick Jones II #91 of the Pittsburgh Panthers as he scrambles out of the pocket in the second half during the game at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

2. Bryce Perkins goes off for over 350 total yards

There may not be a more overlooked quarterback in college football than Bryce Perkins. The senior from Arizona has been a star in Charlottesville and that’s going to continue in 2019 but he got off to a somewhat slow start against Pitt.

In fact, he passed for 181 yards and rushed for 44 more, totaling two touchdowns. He also only completed 20-of-34 passes.

While he didn’t have a big game against Pitt’s defense, that will change against William & Mary. The Tribe aren’t known for their defense as they allowed quite a bit through the air against Lafayette in Week 1 and that will allow Perkins to go off — and it may only take a half of play.

Perkins will pass for 250 yards and rush for at least 100 more, totaling four touchdowns in a nice bounce-back game as he’ll look to get on track for the rest of the season, especially heading into a crucial Florida State matchup.

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