The 2017 Virginia football season is underway, and the first touchdown is in the books courtesy of running back Jordan Ellis.
#UVA scores first. Jordan Ellis, wearing No. 1 this season, goes in from 1 yard out. Cavaliers lead W&M, 7-0 with 4:27 left in first quarter
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) September 2, 2017
The score capped off an 80 yard, 12 play drive in which the Hoos ran six times and threw six times. Quarterback Kurt Benkert went 5-7 on the drive, connecting with Olamide Zaccheaus twice on the drive for a combined 25 yards.