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Even after previous miss, UVA’s Farrell didn’t lose confidence; boots walk-off, game-winner
Virginia kicker Brendan Farrell needed another chance. Actually, the Cavaliers were glad he had that opportunity after he missed a 36-yard field goal with 3:07 remaining in the game and the team nursing a 13-7 lead over Old Dominion.
Freshman RB Brown impressive vs. ODU; makes case for more touches
After struggling to move the ball in last week’s deflating loss at Illinois, the Virginia offense got a much-needed spark from first-year running back Xavier Brown on Saturday against Old Dominion.
Photo Gallery: Old Dominion at Virginia
Photos from Saturday’s Old Dominion-Virginia game at Scott Stadium by JerryRatcliffe.com photographer Michael Bruder.
Farrell’s walk-off FG lifts Virginia to nail-biting, 16-14 win over Old Dominion
Brennan Armstrong threw for 284 yards, fellow senior Keytaon Thompson went over the 100-yard mark to lead the way, and the Cavaliers moved to 2-1 on the season on a walk-off, 26-yard Brendan Farrell field goal as time expired.
Today’s “Hoos Making a Difference” honoree, USAF Col. Bill Nelson, MD, truly made a difference
When U.S. Air Force Col. William “Bill” Nelson, MD steps on the field at Scott Stadium at some point this afternoon to be recognized by the UVA Football Alumni Club, his thoughts may drift back to his days as a young student athletic trainer under the guidance of the late Dr. Frank McCue and former longtime head trainer Joe Gieck.
Does Virginia’s success ride on its offensive line?
Virginia football fans have been here before, when a lack of experienced offensive linemen has caused havoc with game plans.
Wahoo Preview, Game 3: Old Dominion at Virginia
Virginia returns to Scott Stadium to host Old Dominion Saturday, looking to get back into the win column after last week’s disappointing loss at Illinois.
UVA football looks to get back on track; plus, men’s and women’s hoops recruiting news
UVA has its work cut out this weekend with ODU, which defeated Virginia Tech back in Week 1. “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham to break down the matchup.
Elliott to team: ‘What y’all did offensively last year doesn’t matter’
Established as a 9-point favorite for this Saturday’s return home with visiting Old Dominion, Tony Elliott and his coaching staff have been busy in practice this week in an attempt to correct what went wrong at Illinois.
ODU: “They sense that there’s blood in he water,” said UVA’s Elliott
When Tony Elliott was asked about hosting Old Dominion this Saturday (2 p.m. ACC Network), he didn’t mince words.
Harry Minium gives his insight on ODU ahead of this weekend’s game
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Harry Minium to learn more about ODU football ahead of this weekend’s game between the ‘Hoos and the Monarchs.
Safety Bratton sidelined with injuries; another player no longer on the UVA team
Darrius Bratton is listed on this week’s Virginia two-deep for Old Dominion (2 p.m., ACC Network), but is presently nicked up, while another Cavalier is no longer part of the team.
Aramark announces changes to Scott Stadium concessions experience
The University of Virginia’s concessionaire partner, Aramark, has announced changes to the football game day concessions experience for the upcoming game against ODU on Saturday.
With no blocking, Armstrong and UVA offense flops in 24-3 loss at Illinois
Illinois coach Bret Bielema said that last year’s 42-13 loss at Virginia was a turning point in his program. So might have been Saturday’s 24-3 win over the Cavaliers in a rematch in Champaign.
Long day in Champaign: Illinois keeps UVA without a TD in 24-3 win
The Cavaliers (1-1) committed an untimely early turnover that ultimately led to 21 unanswered Illinois points, and UVA could never climb out of the hole.
It’s Southern football vs. Big Ten power ball as Virginia invades Illinois for rematch
As far as Tony Elliott is concerned, Saturday’s matchup with his Virginia team at Illinois (4 p.m. ET, ESPNU) is a classic contrast in styles between Big Ten and Southern football.
Wahoo Preview, Game 2: Virginia at Illinois
Virginia travels to Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday to face Big Ten foe Illinois, as Tony Elliott will be searching for his first road victory as UVA head coach.
UVA-Illinois preview with Jeremy Werner of 247Sports Illinois
Jeremy Werner of 247Sports Illinois joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to give us perspective on the Illini going into this weekend’s UVA-Illinois game.
Virginia’s pass rush is going to have to pick it up in tough test at Illinois
When Virginia travels to Illinois this weekend, one of the points of emphasis will be putting pressure on Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito.
Armstrong held his left shoulder Saturday and Elliott held his breath; wants less runs from his QB
The last thing that Tony Elliott wants from his offense this season is for Brennan Armstrong to lead the team in rushing, which is exactly what happened in last Saturday’s season-opening win over Richmond.
