Virginia's Benkert sets school record for passing yards
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Virginia quarterback Kurt Benkert set a new school record with 421 passing yards Saturday versus Central Michigan.
Benkert broke Marc Verica's record of 417 yards set against Duke in 2010, when Verica completed 24-of-46 with four touchdowns.
Benkert, a transfer from East Carolina, finished the game going 27-of-43, including five touchdown passes.
The Cavaliers beat the Chippewas 49-35 for their first victory of the year.