College football's Week 8 slate takes fans to Charlottesville, where Washington State (3-3) and No. 19 Virginia (5-1) are set to square off at Scott Stadium on Saturday.
The Cavaliers enter the weekend riding the momentum of a nail-biting 30-27 win over Louisville on October 4. Quarterback Chandler Morris steered the ship with 149 yards through the air on 19-of-31 passing, tossing one touchdown without a turnover.
J’mari Taylor was the engine on the ground, churning out 68 rushing yards and a score while also hauling in six catches. Meanwhile, Cameron Ross made the most of his touches, snagging four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown to keep the Cavs' offense humming.
On the flip side, Washington State is licking its wounds after a tough 24-21 loss to Ole Miss. Zevi Eckhaus was sharp under center, completing 24-of-31 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns.
Kirby Vorhees added some punch in the run game with 88 yards and a trip to the end zone, while Tony Freeman turned into a safety blanket in the passing game, reeling in nine of 11 targets for 90 yards and a score.
Here's what you need to know to watch Virginia vs. Washington State on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Virginia vs. Washington State on today?
- TV channel: The CW Network
- Live stream: DIRECTV
The Virginia vs. Washington State matchup will be available to watch live on The CW Network nationally.
For those looking to live stream the action, DIRECTV has you covered.
Thom Brennaman (play-by-play announcer) and Will Blackmon (color analyst) are on the game call.
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Virginia vs. Washington State start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
- Start Time: 6:30 p.m. ET or 3:30 p.m. PT
Virginia vs. Washington State kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET or 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The game will be played at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Virginia vs. Washington State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen live to Virginia vs. Washington State live on SiriusXM via both channel 194 (Virginia broadcast) and channel 389 (Washington State broadcast).
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Virginia Cavaliers football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the next five games for the Cavaliers:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | vs. Washington State | 6:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at North Carolina | 12:00 p.m. |
| Nov, 1 | at California | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Wake Forest | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | at Duke | TBD |
Washington State Cougars football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Cougars:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | at Virginia | 6:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Toledo | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | at Oregon State | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Louisiana Tech | 11:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | at James Madison | TBD |