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VIDEO: Virginia QB Anthony Colandrea Talks Win Over Pitt, Previews Notre Dame

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Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea met with the media on Tuesday morning after practice to discuss UVA's 24-19 victory over Pittsburgh last weekend and preview this Saturday's trip to South Bend to take on No. 8 Notre Dame. Watch the video below to hear what Colandrea had to see in his media availability:

Colandrea completed 16 of 24 passing attempts (67%) for 143 yards and one touchdown in the win over Pittsburgh, but threw two interceptions and took six sacks. He also caught a 27-yard pass from Suderian Harrison on a trick play and rushed for 40 yards even with the lost yardage from the sacks. For the season, Colandrea has racked up 1,948 passing yards and 12 touchdowns to eight interceptions.

Colandrea will lead Virginia (5-4, 3-3 ACC) against No. 8 Notre Dame (8-1) on Saturday afternoon in South Bend. Kickoff from Notre Dame Stadium is set for 3:30pm on NBC.

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Matt launched Virginia Cavaliers On SI in August of 2021 and has since served as the site's publisher and managing editor, covering all 23 NCAA Division I sports teams at the University of Virginia. He is from Downingtown, Pennsylvania and graduated from UVA in May of 2021.