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Virginia beats out Pitt for commitment from promising WR Ward
Virginia has landed one of the state of Massachusetts’ top 10 football prospects in 3-star wide receiver Triston Ward.
Virginia returns to Peach State to land solid DB Franklin
Virginia continued to pick up steam in the fertile recruiting ground of Georgia this week, when the Cavaliers picked up a solid commitment from Marietta defensive back Cedric Franklin.
Wahoos add Georgia cornerback Lackey; Hoos’ fourth commitment in three days
Jaylin Lackey, a 6-foot, 185-pound cornerback from South Gwinnett High in Snellville, Ga., announced his commitment on Twitter.
Virginia adds Georgia pass rusher as third commitment in three days
Chase Morrison made it official on Wednesday when he announced his commitment to the Cavaliers on his Twitter account, making him Virginia’s third commitment in three days
Wahoos strike again, add second commitment of week from South Carolina WR Zachary
Christian Zachary, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound wide receiver from Saint Matthews, S.C. (Calhoun County HS), announced his commitment on his Twitter account Tuesday after making an official visit to Virginia in a big recruiting weekend for the Wahoos.
UVA gains commitment from 2024 offensive lineman Ellinger
Virginia landed a commitment from an offensive lineman for its recruiting class of 2024 on Monday evening when Grant Ellinger, a 3-star prospect from Naperville, Ill., announced the news on his social media account.
Herman Moore on 2024 CFB Hall of Fame ballot for second-straight year
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced the names on the 2024 ballot for induction into the Hall of Fame. For the second consecutive year, former Virginia standout wide receiver Herman Moore is on the ballot.
Kickoff times, broadcast details set for five Virginia games
The Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday the kickoff times and broadcast originations for Virginia’s first two games of the 2023 season plus three non-Saturday games.
Virginia picks up another experienced DB in SMU’s Westfall
Virginia continued to help bolster its secondary on Sunday when former SMU starting cornerback Sam Westfall announced he has committed to the Cavaliers.
Bennett named candidate for Lott IMPACT Trophy
The Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation announced Virginia defensive end Chico Bennett Jr., has been announced as a candidate for the 2023 Lott IMPACT® Trophy at a luncheon Tuesday.
Virginia football lands Clemson DB Malcolm Greene through transfer portal
Malcolm Greene, a Richmond native, announced on his Twitter account Monday that he is transferring to UVA, where he will be united with his younger brother, defensive lineman Miles Greene.
Virginia’s Wicks taken in 5th round by Green Bay
After having solid conversations with Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and wide receivers coach Jason Vrable, former Virginia receiver Dontayvion Wicks felt pretty sure he was going to be drafted by the storied franchise.
Perry, Davis, Chandler recognized with honorary ‘first picks’ of NFL Draft
D’Sean Perry, Lavel Davis Jr. and Devin Chandler, who were victims of a shooting on UVA grounds in November, were recognized posthumously on Thursday night in Kansas City.
Jerry Ratcliffe inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Jerry Ratcliffe was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night, joining two UVA Athletics alums that he covered in his nearly 50-year career, Shawn Moore and Ryan Zimmerman, in the eight-person class, the 50th class of inductees.
Virginia-Maryland kickoff moved up a day to Friday, Sept. 15
Virginia and Maryland announced Tuesday that the 2023 football game between the two schools in College Park, Md., will be moved to Friday, Sept. 15.
Hollins’ TD run highlights Virginia’s emotional return to football in spring game
Virginia returned to football on Saturday for its Blue-White spring game, but it was much more than just football.
UVA to host Blue-White Game on April 15
The contest is free to the public as is parking at Scott Stadium and normal football game day lots. Gates will open for admission at 1 p.m.
UVA gets commit from Lake Braddock offensive tackle York
Benjamin York is a 6-foot-5, 286-pound offensive tackle prospect from Burke, a 3-star, rated the No. 29 overall recruit in the state by 247Sports.
Wahoos pick up first commitment of 2024 in 3-star athlete Minter
Virginia football has gained its first high school commitment for the recruiting class of 2024 in Ethan Minter, a three-star athlete from Thomas Dale in Chester.
Virginia lands top-ranked offensive lineman in FCS, Dayton’s Stevens, through portal
Dayton guard Brian Stevens is a 6-foot-2, 290-pound lineman with two years of eligibility remaining, and could be a valuable addition to Virginia’s offensive line, which is going through a second transformation in two years.
