Football


After humiliating finish, Rud’s defense looks to improve

Coach Rud said this week that the emphasis of spring practice, which culminates with Saturday’s annual Spring Game, has been on practicing fast, intelligent and tough.


Wahoos beat out Missouri, Iowa State for 3-star LB Robinson

Virginia picked up its seventh commitment in the recruiting class of 2025 in Illinois linebacker Donovan Robinson.


Point of emphasis: Virginia’s awful showing on special teams

After fielding some of the worst special teams in the nation the past two years, Virginia has made those units a high priority during the spring.


Colandrea helped build offensive chemistry with trip to Florida

Virginia’s offense did some team building during spring break compliments of sophomore quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who spearheaded a trip to Florida for extra football work, fun and team bonding.


UVA’s annual Spring Game set for Saturday at Scott Stadium

The Virginia football team’s annual Blue-White Game is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Scott Stadium.


State’s top running back schedules visit to Virginia

Virginia will get a visit from one of the state’s top high school football prospects in Freedom running back Jeffrey Overton Jr.


Miller to step into head-coaching role at St. Anne’s-Belfield

St. Anne’s-Belfield is thrilled to announce that NFL champion and Pittsburgh Steelers star Heath Miller will be the acting head coach for Saints Football in the 2024-25 season.


Elliott one of six coaches named to AFCA’s Board of Trustees

Tony Elliott is one of six coaches elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Football Coaches Association.


UVA names Mike Adams new linebackers coach

Tony Elliott announced today the hiring of Mike Adams as the Cavaliers’ linebackers coach. Adams comes to UVA after coaching during the 2023 season at Mercer.


Virginia loses linebackers coach Clint Sintim to Illinois

Virginia football has lost linebackers coach Clint Sintim, who was officially named Sunday as the new outside linebackers coach at Illinois.


Virginia beats out Michigan, Penn State, VT for 4-star corner Spence

Chris Spence, a 6-foot-3, 180-pound cornerback from Chesapeake, announced on his Twitter account that he is a Cavalier.


Could new CFP playoff plan force Notre Dame to join ACC?

Now that the College Football Playoff’s board of managers has released the new format for the upcoming 12-team playoff, will the plan force Notre Dame’s hand to join the ACC as a football-playing member?


Hollins named Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year

Virginia running back Mike Hollins has been selected as the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year. Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten presented Hollins with the award.


Virginia picks up fourth commit for ’25 in D.C. lineman Reid

Virginia gained a fourth commitment to the recruiting class of 2025 on Saturday when Washington, D.C., offensive lineman Grayson Reid announced that he will be a Cavalier.


Carla Williams named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee

The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Virginia director of athletic Carla Williams to the CFP Selection Committee.


With most of ’24 team on campus, Elliott excited about ‘head start’

Tony Elliott’s plan was to add another cornerback to the program for the second National Signing Day on Wednesday, but he put those plans on hold.


Cavaliers will host Delaware in Sept. 2026

Virginia will host the University of Delaware in a non-conference football matchup on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Scott Stadium. It will mark the first ever meeting between the two schools.


Spring Game scheduled for April 20th at Scott Stadium

Admission to the event will be free and open to the public. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Broadcast information will be released at a later date.


UVA’s Washington impressing NFL scouts at Shrine Bowl workouts

Malik Washington has been impressive at the East-West Shrine Bowl practices. In fact, some of the analysts have the UVA wideout as the No. 1 standout in those practice sessions.


UVA releases 2024 football schedule

Virginia will play six home games and open the season at Scott Stadium on Aug. 31 against Richmond.