Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Virginia Cavaliers Matchup

ESPN+ will be covering the week four non-conference matchup between the Virginia Cavaliers and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, set for 2:00 ET at Brooks Stadium in Conway. Virginia is the -3 point favorite on the road, and the over/under line is currently at 55 points. The Cavaliers enter the game with a 2-1 record, while the Chanticleers are undefeated at 3-0.

Cavaliers vs. Chanticleers Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Virginia Cavaliers at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Where: Conway at Brooks Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Betting Odds VIR -3, VIR -162 | COAST +135 O/U 55

Cavaliers Preview:

Virginia is looking to bounce back after their 27-13 loss to Maryland. The Cavaliers, who were -3 point favorites, not only lost outright but also failed to cover the spread. This was their first loss of the season, dropping their record to 2-1. The game's total score of 40 points was well below the 55.5-point over/under line.

Virginia led 3-0 after the first quarter, but Maryland outscored them 13-7 in the second quarter, tying the game at halftime. The Cavaliers added a field goal in the third quarter, but Maryland's 10-point fourth quarter sealed the win.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

Anthony Colandrea, Virginia's quarterback, threw for 247 yards in their 27-13 loss to Maryland, connecting on 56.8% of his passes. Colandrea, however, was unable to find the end zone and threw two interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 54.67. Trell Harris was his top target, hauling in four passes for 72 yards.

Virginia's offense managed to gain 370 total yards, with 123 yards coming on the ground. Kobe Pace led the team in rushing with 46 yards on 11 carries.

Cavaliers Team Defense

Virginia's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 394 total yards and 27 points in their most recent game. Maryland's offense found success through the air, completing 28 of 43 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns. The Cavaliers' secondary will need to regroup, and their run defense, which allowed 131 yards on 35 carries, will need to tighten up as well.

Chanticleers Preview:

Chanticleers Offense Breakdown

Coastal Carolina's offense was effective in their 28-20 win over Temple, racking up 289 total yards and 19 first downs. The Chanticleers' ground game was particularly strong, with 186 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Ethan Vasko led the team in rushing, gaining 92 yards on 16 carries. Vasko also quarterbacked the team to victory, completing 71.4% of his passes for 103 yards and one touchdown, resulting in a passer rating of 97.92. His top target was Jameson Tucker, who caught four passes for 35 yards.

Chanticleers Team Defense

Coastal Carolina's defense will be looking to improve after giving up 314 total yards and 20 points to Temple in their most recent game. The Chanticleers allowed 185 passing yards, with 17 completions on 25 attempts, and they picked off one pass. On the ground, Coastal Carolina gave up 129 yards but managed to keep Temple out of the end zone on the ground.

Cavaliers vs Chanticleers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Virginia Cavaliers offense has averaged 20 points per game while allowing an average of 27. Virginia posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 6-3-1 ATS.
Through their last ten home contests, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers offense has averaged 28 points per game while allowing an average of 27. Coastal Carolina posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Although the Virginia Cavaliers have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-1-1.