Football


Anonymous gifter donates millions to UVA football program

Virginia Athletics, the Virginia Athletics Foundation and CavFutures announced a multi-million anonymous gift in support of the Virginia football program.


UVA signs 19 high schoolers; Elliott notes progress in state

One of the highlights of Virginia’s 19-man class on National Signing Day was five players signed from within the state’s borders.


Elliott: No staff changes; didn’t mean to run off Colandrea

Virginia coach Tony Elliott said Wednesday that he doesn’t anticipate any changes in the makeup of his coaching staff.


Elliott won’t like what he sees under the hood of his offense

Tony Elliott said he will evaluate the entire Virginia football program after Wednesday’s National Signing Day, when the Cavaliers are hoping to sign 17 high school commitments and possibly players out of the transfer portal.


Virginia football recruiting is handcuffed by admission rules

Here we are on the eve of National Signing Day and frankly, if you’re a Cavaliers fan, there’s not much to get excited about.


Sanker named to All-ACC First Team; 4 other Hoos honored

Jonas Sanker has been named First Team All-ACC, while Malachi Fields nabbed third-team honors. Kam Robinson, Brian Stevens and Daniel Sparks were all named to the honorable mention list.


ACC issues fines to UVA, VT, UNC & NCST for on-field scuffles

“The unsportsmanlike behavior that was displayed is unacceptable and tarnishes the passionate on-field play between these institutions.“


With Colandrea headed to portal, UVA in market for 2 QBs

Tony Elliott is going to have to hit the transfer portal even harder in an attempt to find at least one quarterback, with the news that Anthony Colandrea is leaving.


Hokies pound Hoos, 37-17, to claim another Commonwealth Clash

With bowl eligibility on the line on a chilly November night in Blacksburg, the season came to a close for Virginia, as Virginia Tech prevailed in another Commonwealth Clash.


BREAKING: Muskett starting for Virginia tonight at Tech

Regardless of who plays or doesn’t play for Tech, UVA coach Tony Elliott has a more important issue to deal with: protecting quarterback Tony Muskett.


Only one thing matters for Virginia football this week

For Tony Elliott this week, only one thing matters: Beat Tech. Elliott’s Virginia football team is seeking a sixth win, which would make the Cavaliers bowl eligible.


Catch ‘ACC Legends: Tiki & Rondé Barber’ on ACC Network this weekend

A 30-minute special, ‘ACC Legends: Tiki & Ronde Barber,’ will highlight the brothers’ journey from Roanoke to the University of Virginia and beyond.


UVA hopes to get Pace back; Trell Harris ready to roll

Tony Elliott is hopeful about getting Kobe Pace back this week and having Noah Vaughn as a backup as the Cavaliers take on Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.


Elliott defensive, and rightly so, over sticking with QB

While Virginia coach Tony Elliott spent the majority of his postgame presser talking about his quarterback situation, he didn’t leave the room until next week crept into the conversation.


Colandrea sacked nine times in UVA’s 33-7 loss to No. 13 SMU

Virginia couldn’t get its offense going against a stingy defense from visiting No. 13 Southern Methodist in Saturday’s home finale, as SMU rolled to a 33-7 victory to spoil Senior Day.


UVA must rule in trenches to spring upset on SMU

Major stakes are on the line when SMU comes to Virginia for a noon kickoff Saturday at Scott Stadium.


Jones pleads guilty to murder of 3 UVA football players

Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. has pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of three University of Virginia football players in 2022.


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.