Virginia football picks up first conference win of 2022 at Georgia Tech

Virginia beat Georgia Tech 16-9 in an ugly game in Atlanta. It was the Cavaliers' first conference win. The teams combined to commit six turnovers, 17 penalties, miss four kicks, go 8-35 on third down and punt 16 times.

Virginia football team won its first conference game of the season at Georgia Tech. The Cavaliers had lost three straight games. They had three turnovers, six punts and went 8-35 on third down. It was their first win in the ACC under coach Tony Elliott. The teams combined to commit six turnovers and 17 penalties. Virginia's quarterback Brennan Armstrong and punter Daniel Sparks accounted for 346 total yards. Georgia's star quarterback Jeff Sims was injured and did not return. He was replaced by LaMiles Brooks. After a scoreless first quarter, Virginia took the lead with a three-play, 75-yard drive.