Football


Elliott explains why he’s likely going with AC at QB

While Anthony Colandrea is coming off the worst game of his career, Virginia coach Tony Elliott appears to be sticking with his starting quarterback.


UVA injury report: two key defenders to miss SMU game

Virginia will be without some key defensive personnel when it takes on one of the ACC’s top offenses this Saturday in a noon home kickoff against 13th-ranked SMU.


Sanker named ACC DB of the week for fourth time this season

For the fourth time this season and second instance in back-to-back weeks, Virginia safety Jonas Sanker has been named ACC Defensive Back of the Week.


Elliott after pulling Colandrea: ‘I’m not turning this into a QB controversy’

The last thing Tony Elliott needed this late in the football season was a quarterback controversy, and if it’s up to him — which it is — there won’t be one.


Turnovers prove costly in UVA’s 35-14 loss at No. 8 Notre Dame

The Virginia football team didn’t help itself out on the road at eighth-ranked Notre Dame on Saturday, as self-inflicted wounds led to a 35-14 loss.


Can Virginia move the ball against Notre Dame’s No. 7-ranked defense?

What Virginia can’t afford to do is have its running game stifled, turning the Cavaliers’ offense into a one-dimensional passing attack.


What’s Virginia’s secret to being unbeaten after bye weeks?

Tony Elliott is undefeated as Virginia’s head coach when coming off a bye week, with two of those wins coming against nationally ranked teams.


Elliott heartbroken over Clary’s sacrifice for team

Antonio Clary, one of Virginia’s top defensive players, will miss the Cavaliers’ three remaining games due to a knee injury.


Sanker named ACC’s DB of the Week for third time this season

For the third time this season, Virginia safety Jonas Sanker has been named Defensive Back of the Week by the Atlantic Coast Conference, the league office announced Monday.


Tickets as low as $12 for Senior Day vs. SMU; kickoff set for Noon

Fans can take advantage of 50-percent off tickets, which start as low as $12.50. The flash sale will be offered for a limited time only.


Cavaliers knock off No. 18 Panthers on the road, 24-19

Virginia overcame some self-inflicted damage and boosted its postseason hopes with a 24-19 ACC road upset over No. 18 Pitt Saturday at Acrisure Stadium in the Steel City.


Pressure will be on O-Line, QB when UVA goes to Pitt

It makes all the sense in the world that Tony Elliott decided to keep Anthony Colandrea as his starting quarterback when Virginia heads to Pitt for an 8-p.m. kickoff on Saturday night.


Hoos, Mountaineers to meet in Charlotte in 2026, 2032

The Virginia and West Virginia football programs have agreed to neutral site meetings in 2026 and 2032 in Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium.


Injury report: Virginia’s O-Line healed for Pitt trip

At last glance, Virginia’s offensive line was hobbled with injuries, which left quarterback Anthony Colandrea running for his life.


Virginia hopes bye week will help to bounce back at Pitt

Virginia, hoping to snap a three-game losing streak, heads to Pittsburgh this weekend where the Cavaliers will be a 7-point underdog to Pitt’s Panthers.


Is there a QB controversy? Matt Schaub says there shouldn’t be

We talked about the QB situation during this week’s “The Jerry & Jerry Show” with our special guest, former Virginia star and 17-year NFL veteran Matt Schaub.


With hobbled O-Line, Virginia’s offense laid giant egg

Virtually nothing went right for Virginia, playing in front of its largest crowd of the season.


Tar Heels end losing streak, roll over Virginia, 41-14

The 129th edition of “The South’s Oldest Rivalry” was a memorable one for visiting North Carolina Saturday, as Virginia’s offense fell apart in an embarrassing 41-14 loss.


Scattershooting: Half-empty Scott Stadium, why not half-price tickets? Plus Golden Nuggets

Scattershooting around the ACC, while wondering what it’s going to take to draw bigger crowds at Scott Stadium and what is Virginia doing about it.


Third-Quarter Blues keeping Virginia in the hole

Virginia football has a bad case of the Third-Quarter Blues, and that has sent Tony Elliott on an intense search for an immediate cure.