Top Five Plays of Virginia's Victory over Illinois

See which plays from UVA's 42-14 win over Illinois on made our Top Five

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5. Brennan Armstrong throws the fourth of his five touchdowns to Billy Kemp in the flat. 

TD No. 4️⃣ for Brennan Armstrong!

Billy Kemp on the receiving end and its 28-14 UVA w/ 9:04 remaining in the 3rd quarter! #GoHoos | #THEStandard

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4. Anthony Johnson strips the ball from Illinois for his first interception as a Cavalier. 

Ayo @aj_ballout let em know it's seatbelt gang out here! #PinkysUp 🤙#GoHoos | #THEStandard pic.twitter.com/G9DG7HThcY

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3. Armstrong finds Dontayvion Wicks for a 28-yard touchdown. 

That's 6️⃣ for Dontayvion Wicks 😤@UVAFootball's Brennan Armstrong throws his second TD of the day 👏 pic.twitter.com/zrwwFCSP2L

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2. Keytaon Thompson takes the direct snap and sheds multiple tacklers on his way into the end zone. 

He's a football player folks. Keytaon Thompson w/ his first TD of the year!

UVA up 35-7 in the third quarter!#GoHoos | #THEStandard

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1. Armstrong hits Jelani Woods on the fourth play of the game for a 38-yard touchdown. 

TOUCHDOWN HOOS!!!

Armstrong ➡️ 🏈 Woods

Hoos with the early 7-0 lead!#GoHoos | #TheStandard

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— Virginia Football (@UVAFootball) September 11, 2021