Virginia vs SMU head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
#20 SMU's 67 composite tops Virginia's 62, driven by a 4.2★ offensive line nobody on Virginia matches.
When Virginia has the ball: The 3.0★ O-line faces SMU's 3.3★ D-line — near even, and the receiver-corner battle is dead level.
When SMU has the ball: That 4.2★ O-line against Virginia's 2.8★ D-line is the game's widest gap; Kendrick Raphael's 4★ follows.
Swing factor: QB duel splits: Beau Pribula 4★ and three years versus Kevin Jennings 3★ with four seasons started.
X-factor: Week 7 road trip to Dallas for Virginia, a Saturday spot in mid-October with SMU at home.