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  "title": "Middlebrook’s 2 rushing TDs help Virginia overcome 10-point deficit, beat Syracuse 28-24",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/middlebrooks-2-rushing-tds-help-virginia-overcome-10-point-deficit",
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  "published": "2026-10-11T03:33:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jekail Middlebrook rushed for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, as Virginia overcame a ten-point deficit to defeat Syracuse 28-25 on Saturday night. Middlebrook contributed 95 yards rushing on 12 carries during the game. Beau Pribula completed 11 of 19 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown, connecting with Da’Shawn Martin for a 43-yard score late in the third quarter. Virginia took an early 7-0 lead with a 14-yard touchdown run from Xay Davis. However, the Cavaliers struggled, going scoreless in their next six drives, with three of those drives resulting in three-and-outs. Syracuse took a 17-7 halftime lead. In a pivotal moment late in the fourth quarter, Danny Lauter replaced the starting quarterback and connected with Daunte Bacheyie for a 46-yard touchdown with 2:50 remaining. Virginia trailed 28-17 at that point. Down by ten points, the Cavaliers mounted a late comeback, relying on Middlebrook's rushing prowess to secure the victory. Virginia outgained Syracuse 430-288 in total yards.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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