Football


Colandrea said he was last to know he won starting job

As things turned out, most of Wahoo Nation knew that Anthony Colandrea would be Virginia’s starting quarterback before he got the news.


Colandrea was the right choice as UVA’s starting QB

Anthony Colandrea was the right choice as Virginia’s starting quarterback, because Colandrea is the future of the Cavaliers program.


Virginia names Colandrea as its starting quarterback

Virginia has named sophomore Anthony Colandrea its starting quarterback for next Saturday’s season-opener against Richmond.


Griese’s toughness and surprising speed impressing coaches

Jack Griese is getting lots of action in training camp, and with so few backs with experience on the roster, he has a chance to play.


Elliott hopes to name starting QB before game week

“I’m hopeful that sometime this week that we should be able to settle in on who is going to be the guy, or if it’s going to be a combination of both of them,” Elliott said.


Greene wants to make Virginia great again; praises Tyree’s blazing speed

The relationship goes back to ninth grade when Malcolm Greene was at Highland Springs High School and Chris Tyree played at Thomas Dale.


UVA training camp: QB battle rages on

Virginia has finished 21 practices in training camp and the battle for the starting quarterback spot rages onward between veteran Tony Muskett and young gunslinger Anthony Colandrea.


Training camp notebook: QBs, defense, receivers, punt game & injury report

Tony Elliott was encouraged with what he saw in Virginia’s first scrimmage last Saturday at Scott Stadium, as the Cavaliers have transitioned to full pads for the remainder of training camp.


Sanker appears on Bednarik Award watch list for nation’s top defender

Virginia safety Jonas Sanker has been named to the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.


Elliott believes UVA’s success depends on O-Line improvement

Tony Elliott strongly believes that football games are won in the trenches, so it is no surprise that bringing Virginia’s veteran offensive line to the next level is a priority in training camp.


Shawn Moore to visit ‘The Jerry & Jerry Show’ on Tuesday

One of the greatest players in Virginia football history, Shawn Moore, will appear on “The Jerry & Jerry Show” on Tuesday, Aug. 13, LIVE from our downtown studio, starting at 10:15 a.m.


Fields included on Biletnikoff Award watch list

Virginia wide receiver Malachi Fields has been named to the preseason Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced Wednesday.


Butler named to watch list for Comeback Player of the Year Award

Virginia defensive end Kam Butler has been named to the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year Award Watch List.


Elliott hoping more weapons emerge to give UVA’s offense more punch

Tony Elliott and Des Kitchings believe their offense can be much more potent with three receiving threats, in addition to capable tight ends.


Virginia lands huge commitment in 4-star WR Abdullah from Atlanta

UVA wide receivers coach Adam Mims struck gold in Atlanta this weekend, landing a huge commitment from 4-star wide receiver prospect Josiah Abdullah.


Sanker named to Preseason All-ACC Team

Virginia safety Jonas Sanker has been named to the 2024 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team, the conference office announced Thursday.


Elliott believes Virginia is better than ACC’s No. 16 pick

When asked about the vote in his post-practice press conference, Virginia coach Tony Elliott wasn’t flustered by the news.


Hoos picked to finish 16th in ACC Preseason poll

Rounding out the ACC preseason poll was Boston College in 14th, Wake Forest in 15th, Virginia in 16th and Stanford in 17th.


Sanker named to watch list for Bronko Nagurski Trophy

Virginia safety Jonas Sanker has been named to the 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America announced Tuesday.


Elliott on Tyree: ‘Fastest I’ve ever been around’

“Man, he brings speed, and I don’t know if I’ve seen [that kind of speed] in my career,” Virginia coach Tony Elliott said on Friday.