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- Injury: Virginia head coach Tony Elliott says RB Peyton Lewis is "working back in" at practice.
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- Injury: FSU is dealing with injuries in their secondary and linebacker.
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Everything Virginia head coach Tony Elliott said after win over Delaware: 'They responded the right way'
- Against Delaware, Virginia receiver Rico Flores Jr. returned after a hamstring-limited camp and early season and caught nine passes on 10 targets. Tony Elliott said getting him involved adds a receiving option; neither he nor the report declared a permanent No. 1 role or guaranteed future availability.
- Elliott said Virginia opened with quick throws because Delaware crowded the box, aiming to loosen it for later runs; Beau Pribula then found a rhythm. Elliott also said some protection lapses belonged to the running back or quarterback, not only the offensive line. This was a Delaware-game plan, not a permanent pass-heavy shift.
- Elliott said Virginia is still sorting pass-rush personnel even after holding Delaware to about 160 total yards. Kam Robinson's return may provide more flexibility, but Elliott announced no new rush package or settled rotation.
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