Football


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.


UVA announces dates for Meet the Team, Paint the Town Orange

Virginia football will host its 2024 Meet the Team Day presented by UVA Orthopedics on Sunday, Aug. 11 in UVA’s Welsh Indoor Practice Facility.


Starting QB is up in the air at UVA; Could both play vs Richmond?

The most intriguing question about Virginia’s football program when arriving at the ACC Football Kickoff this week was about the Cavaliers’ quarterback situation.


Commissioner Phillips: ‘We will fight to protect the ACC‘

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips didn’t hold back with his emotions or criticism about defending the conference.


UVA beats Indiana, Penn State, Notre Dame, UNC, Hokies for star DB Costner

Virginia pulled off a substantial recruiting coup on Saturday when the Cavaliers landed a commitment from Maryland prep standout Corey Costner from Baltimore.


Virginia adds Michigan offensive tackle to commitment list

Jim Harris Jr., a three-star offensive tackle from Muskegon, Mich., announced on his Twitter account Monday that he had committed to UVA.


UVA beats out Georgia for D-Lineman John in Bulldogs’ back yard

Virginia continued to beef up its future defense with its third commitment on that side of the ball in two days, when 3-star Georgia lineman Sichan John announced on his Twitter account that he’s a Cavalier.


Virginia lands 2 defensive back commitments over weekend

Virginia picked up commitments from a pair of 3-star defensive backs from the recruiting class of 2025 on Sunday after the duo had made official visits to Charlottesville.