Brennan Armstrong became Virginia’s career passing touchdowns leader and he ran for another score to lead the Cavaliers to a 16–9 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday, Oct. 20, in Atlanta.
Armstrong, who completed 20 of 35 passes for 255 yards, threw his school-record 57th career touchdown pass with a 44-yard strike to Dontayvion Wicks midway through the second quarter. The score gave Virginia (3–4, 1–3 ACC) a 13–6 lead it wouldn’t relinquish.
Armstrong, who also threw two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, eclipsed the mark set by Matt Schaub from 2000–03.
Armstrong rushed for a game-high 91 yards and a score on 13 carries for the Cavaliers, who outgained Georgia Tech 226–41 in the second half and 410–201 for the game….