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UVA’s passing game mystery: Is it the QB, the receivers, the O-Line or the system?
Brennan Armstrong’s numbers, as has been documented here all season, are way off from last year. Was the transition in passing games to a more structured philosophy that Tony Elliott used at Clemson more challenging than he expected? What’s the deal?
UVA Football hosts #17 North Carolina in the South’s Oldest Football Rivalry
Hootie and Chris Graham break down the matchup between #17 North Carolina and UVA Saturday in Scott Stadium, then Hootie reports back from media day for UVA men’s and women’s basketball.
Wahoo Preview, Game 9: No. 17 North Carolina at Virginia
The “South’s Oldest Rivalry” renews at noon Saturday, when 17th-ranked North Carolina visits Virginia for the 127th meeting between the two schools (ACC Network).
‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ talks with Andrew Jones of Tar Heel Illustrated
Hootie talks with Andrew Jones of Tar Heel Illustrated about Saturday’s game with #17 North Carolina and UVA.
Thomas Jones named to 2022 ACC Legends Class
Former Cavalier running back Thomas Jones has been announced as a member of the 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Honors Class.
Elliott takes blame for some ‘bad calls;’ UVA injury update
Tony Elliott said there were three to five plays that he and offensive coordinator Des Kitchings would like to have back from Saturday’s four-overtime loss to Miami.
Virginia’s Jackson named ACC Linebacker of the Week
Virginia senior Nick Jackson was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Linebacker of the Week on Monday. Jackson earned the weekly honor for the first time in his career.
Chris Long to host ‘Hometown Tailgate’ fundraiser Saturday prior to UNC game
This event raises money to support the Foundation’s efforts to serve our overlooked neighbors, both domestic and international, by creating solutions for clean water and educational equity, including in Charlottesville.
UVA’s red-zone woes continue to mount; pass the Pepto please
Virginia put up 327 yards, but stunk up the joint in the red zone in front of 43,714 nauseous fans.
Cavaliers’ defense puts them in position in loss to Miami
The Cavaliers’ defense held Miami to those four Andre Borregales field goals, as the second one came on the last play of regulation and tied Virginia at 6-6 and forced overtime.
What Miami said after 4-overtime win at Virginia
Postgame quotes from Miami coach Mario Cristobal and Hurricane players after winning 14-12 in quadruple overtime at Virginia Saturday.
Wasted opportunities plague Virginia in 14-12, 4OT loss to Miami
Virginia let a second-straight win slip away on multiple occasions Saturday against Miami, instead falling 14-12 in a wild, quadruple-overtime affair at Scott Stadium.
‘Hoos Making a Difference’ honors Mikell Simpson, Thomas Jones and Zac Yarbrough today
It started out as one of the greatest days of Mikell Simpson’s life, and quickly turned into a nightmarish hell that could have cost him his life.
To heck with statistics, Miami concerned about ‘dangerous’ Armstrong
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong might not be enjoying the statistical success of a year ago, but Miami coach Mario Cristobol says don’t let the numbers fool you.
Wahoo Preview, Game 8: Miami at Virginia
It’ll be home, sweet home for the next month for Virginia, as the Cavaliers return to Scott Stadium to face Miami Saturday, the first of four games in a row in Charlottesville.
UVA Football looks to build on success this weekend with struggling Miami coming to town
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham preview this weekend’s Virginia-Miami game, with an eye on changes to special teams that coach Tony Elliott hopes can turn that beleaguered unit around.
Virginia’s defense is playing winning football; Miami brings new challenge
If the offense continues to flop, it may be up to the defense to close the deal against a struggling Miami team (3-4, 1-2) that has dropped four of its last five games.
Miami’s starting QB Van Dyke may be out for Virginia game
Van Dyke, the ACC’s 2021 Rookie of the Year, suffered an injury to his throwing shoulder after a Duke sack in the second quarter last weekend and did not return.
Elliott has come-to-Jesus meeting with special teams, demands more from his best; Woolfolk my be punt-return man
While Tony Elliott was happy to escape Atlanta with a win, he wasn’t pleased with the special-teams aspect of his team’s play.
