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Ross is a rock star in UVA camp; QB Morris helping tweak Wahoos’ offense
Talk to any UVA offensive coach and they’ll gush about JMU transfer Cam Ross. Not only has he stood on special teams, but also at wide receiver.
Special Teams looking up with addition of Cam Ross
Special teams coordinator Keith Gaither and staff have taken a deep dive to correct mistakes from a year ago, particularly on the return units.
Training Camp Notebook: QBs shaping playbook; Twitty a hidden gem?
The coaches will continue to expand the playbook as training camp progresses, particularly after Saturday’s first scrimmage, which was held at Scott Stadium.
Elliott rants at end of practice about lack of discipline
Virginia head coach Tony Elliott has had enough, and wasn’t shy about getting in his team’s collective faces.
DB Morris will miss season with torn ACL
Fifth-year defensive back Ja’Maric Morris, who had impressed coaches with his work at corner in the first week of training camp, announced that he tore his ACL.
Starting right tackle Thomas suffers foot fracture
Virginia’s projected starting right offensive tackle, Makilan Thomas, has undergone surgery for a broken bone in his foot and is likely out for as much as three months.
UVA reveals dates for Meet the Team, ‘Paint the Town Orange’
Virginia will host its Meet the Team Day event on Sunday, Aug. 10, while the annual Paint the Town Orange pep rally will take place Friday, Aug. 29, on the Downtown Mall.
Virginia schedules 2027 home game vs. Arkansas State
In the wake of Indiana canceling a home-and-home football series with Virginia, the Cavaliers have scheduled a home game against Arkansas State in 2027.
Virginia’s goal is to put opposing QBs on the ground
Virginia’s inability to rush the passer has been a major problem for the past two seasons, particularly last year when the Cavaliers lost some winnable games.
Kitchings believes his offense is loaded at wide receiver
Virginia’s wideouts have been working all summer with quarterbacks Chandler Morris and Daniel Kaelin, building chemistry for training camp.
Underused Xavier Brown wants to gobble up yardage
Xavier Brown is one of several experienced backs battling for the starting job in Virginia’s training camp, which opened a few days ago.
ACC picks UVA 14th; Elliott to team: ‘Y’all believe it?’ … ‘hell no’
Tony Elliott was aware that the ACC’s preseason football poll was coming out Wednesday, but he decided to wait to inform his team where it was predicted.
Hokies accused of tampering with RB who ended up at UVA
The NC Central coach reported that before the Eagles’ game in Durham last Nov. 15, he recognized a Virginia Tech staff member on Central’s sideline.
Varina DT Richardson picks Virginia over Hokies, Indiana
Virginia continued to build recruiting momentum within the state borders on Friday when Varina defensive tackle Jay Sean “Bull” Richardson announced he had committed.
Jones to serve as general manager for UVA football, women’s hoops
University of Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams has named Tyler Jones as general manager for football and women’s basketball.
Elliott won’t interfere with UVA offensive play-calling
If UVA is going to win enough to qualify for a bowl game this season, then the Cavaliers must make major strides on the offensive side of the ball.
UVA announces ‘Fan First’ ticket pricing for select home games
Several early-season home football contests have been designated as Fan First Games and feature reduced pricing.
Morris, Josey, Carter, Melton to represent UVA at ACC Kickoff
QB Chandler Morris, OL Noah Josey, DT Jahmeer Carter and DE Mitchell Melton will represent Virginia at the 2025 ACC Kickoff.
Another in-state, top-20 recruit picks UVA over Hokies
Tony Elliott’s Wahoos landed their second in-state prospect in two days on Monday when Varina wide receiver Da’Mari Carter announced his commitment to Virginia.
UVA beats out Hokies, Penn State for Chesapeake CB Covil
Virginia beat out rival Virginia Tech for its first commitment from the 757 since 2014 when cornerback Jayden Covil announced that he will become a Cavalier.
