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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.
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.
