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Virginia LB Nick Jackson reportedly visiting Iowa this weekend
While Virginia coach Tony Elliott said this week he hopes that standout linebacker Nick Jackson will withdraw his name from the transfer portal and remain with the Cavaliers, Jackson is reportedly visiting Iowa’s football program this weekend.
Elliott: Shooting victim Mike Hollins working out with team, ‘could be turned loose’ for spring practice
Senior Virginia running back Mike Hollins is back in school and participating in the football team’s winter workouts in anticipation of spring practice according to Coach Tony Elliott, who met with media Wednesday.
Elliott: No resentment about Armstrong’s exit, focus is on Woolfolk’s football-baseball balancing act
One of the major questions heading into spring football practice in a few weeks will be, who is going to replace Brennan Armstrong as Virginia’s quarterback.
UVA football reveals 2023 schedule
Virginia’s slate features 12 regular-season games, including six home games and a neutral site contest.
UVA Spring Game to be held on April 15 at Scott Stadium
Admission to the event will be free and open to the public. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.
Elliott names Mims Wide Receivers Coach
Tony Elliott announced the promotion of Adam Mims to assistant coach for the wide receivers on Monday. Mims has worked on the UVA staff for the past year as a senior offensive analyst.
Virginia picks up late safety commit from Georgia’s Clark, previously committed to North Dakota State
Virginia is hoping that some of North Dakota State’s loss is the Cavaliers’ gain, as UVA picked up a late commitment in the recruiting class of 2023 on Sunday.
Jerry Ratcliffe Show: Marques Hagans leaves for Penn State
Hootie details the long career at UVA of Marques Hagans, from the time that Danny Wilmer first heard his name on the recruiting trail, to the upset of Florida State, through his 12 years as an assistant coach.
BREAKING: UVA’s Marques Hagans leaving for Penn State
According to sources in State College, Pa., Penn State has hired longtime Virginia wide receivers coach Marques Hagans, who has also served as associate head coach of the Cavaliers for the past year.
Virginia announces team awards at annual banquet
The Virginia football program held its annual awards banquet Saturday to recognize team and individual accomplishments from the 2022 season.
With Bly leaving Carolina, does that open a recruiting door of opportunity for Virginia?
UNC has been a recruiting force within the borders of Virginia since Bly, a former Tar Heel All-American from Chesapeake, joined the Carolina staff in 2019. Bly has helped Brown’s program pluck such stars as 5-star Tony Grimes and Zach Rice right from under the noses of UVA and Tech.
Virginia picks up former Iowa State cornerback Kyle through portal
Virginia continued to shore up its secondary via the transfer portal on Monday when the Cavaliers gained a commitment from former Iowa State cornerback Tayvonn Kyle.
UVA names Stanford’s Heffernan as new offensive line coach
Terry Heffernan joins the Virginia program after spending the last two seasons as the offensive line coach at Stanford for head coach David Shaw.
Former star UVA linebacker Nick Jackson visiting Auburn
Former Virginia linebacker Nick Jackson, who entered the transfer portal on Dec. 12, is visiting Auburn this weekend.
Virginia gets commitment from former Houston offensive lineman Nnanna
Ugonna Nnanna, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound guard/tackle from the University of Houston, announced on Twitter that he had committed to the Cavaliers. Nnanna has three years of eligibility remaining.
Former UVA linemen transfers announce commitments; another Wahoo line commit flips schools
Several former Virginia football players that entered the transfer portal announced their destinations over the weekend, including record-breaking quarterback Brennan Armstrong, in addition to one player who flipped his commitment to UVA and went elsewhere.
Armstrong expected to commit to NC State and reunite with OC Anae
Brennan Armstrong, who led Virginia’s offense for the past three seasons, is expected to commit to NC State as early as this weekend, according to sources familiar with both programs.
Virginia picks up portal transfer DB Kelly from Tar Heels
Cam’Ron Kelly, who entered the portal on Dec. 5, played four years for the Tar Heels and posted 180 career tackles, five interceptions, 12 passes broken up, one forced fumble and two tackles for loss.
Former UVA star corner Cypress commits to Florida State
Fentrell Cypress, rated the No. 2 overall player in the 2023 transfer class by On3, broke in the New Year with a bang on Sunday when he announced he had committed to Florida State.
Jerry Ratcliffe Show: UVA Football recruiting, UVA hoops going through rough patch
Chris Graham gets Jerry Ratcliffe to share details from his coverage of early signing day on Wednesday, with a look at how the roster for the 2023 Virginia football team might be taking shape.
