Football


Ratcliffe appears on ‘The Chase Thomas Podcast’ to talk UVA football

Jerry Ratcliffe and Chase Thomas discussed Virginia football at length, where Bronco Mendenhall brought the program in six years and where Tony Elliott will try to take it.


Haymarket all-state safety Woodson picks Tech over UVA, Wake

Caleb Woodson announced Thursday evening that he has committed to Virginia Tech over Virginia and Wake Forest.


4-star QB Reno to announce decision Saturday; UVA on final list, South Carolina favored

Four-star quarterback prospect Dante Reno will announce his commitment this Saturday, and although Virginia made his final list of six schools, he is believed to be a heavy lean to South Carolina.


The latest intel on UVA football, basketball recruiting

Virginia football coach Tony Elliott and UVA hoops coach Tony Bennett have been busy lately on the recruiting trail. Jerry Ratcliffe breaks down the latest developments with co-host Chris Graham on today’s show.


ACC to end divisional play after ’22 season; UVA’s primary partners are L’ville, UNC, VT

The ACC will say goodbye to divisional football play after the 2022 season and adopt the 3-5-5 scheduling model, with each team to play three primary opponents annually and the other 10 conference teams twice each four-year cycle.


North Carolina DB Walker is Virginia’s second commitment of the day

Virginia added its second commitment of the day Monday when Keandre Walker, a 6-foot-3, 180-pound defensive back from East Lincoln, N.C., announced his decision on Twitter.


Virginia adds 3-star running back Vaughn from Tennessee

Virginia has picked up its second running back prospect for the Class of 2023 in Noah Vaughn from Maryville, Tenn.


Virginia picks up second football commit of day with Woodberry’s Lora

Rodney Lora, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive lineman from nearby Woodberry Forest, announced his decision on his Twitter account.


Terry Kirby’s son, TeKai, commits to UVA football

TeKai Kirby, the son of former Cavaliers star running back Terry Kirby, announced today that he has committed to UVA. TeKai is a 6-foot-3, 210-pound tight end from St. Thomas Aquinas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.


UVA plucks another diamond-in-rough receiver from Alabama

Amare Thomas, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound wideout from Pinson Valley High School in Pinson, Ala., announced on social media Friday that he has committed to the Cavaliers.


Single-game tickets now on sale for first three UVA home contests

Virginia single-game football tickets for the Cavaliers’ first three home games of the 2022 season went on sale to the public Thursday.


UVA picks up Minnesota punter Sparks through transfer portal

On Tuesday, UVA gained a commitment from Minnesota transfer Daniel Sparks, who has at least three years of eligibility remaining.


Virginia gets transfer OT Canelas from Lehigh, previously offered by Hokies and Tar Heels

Garrett Tujague got another boost for his Virginia offensive line on Saturday when Andrew Canelas, a 6-foot-9, 315-pound offensive tackle, announced his transfer from Lehigh.


Armstrong: Coming soon to a McDonald’s near you

Brennan Armstrong, who wears No. 5, has signed a deal through Virginia’s collective with RAHE, Inc, which is a partner of the alumni collective.


UVA receives anonymous donation of $5 million to complete Football Operations Facility funding

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan announced a $5 million anonymous gift toward the Football Operations Center as part of Phase 2 of the athletics department Master Plan.


Herman, Heath on 2023 ballot for induction into Hall of Fame

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced the names on the 2023 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame on Monday; the list includes former Virginia standouts Heath Miller and Herman Moore.


UVA snares versatile cornerback commitment from Florida

After making an official visit to Virginia over the weekend, Florida 3-star cornerback Jarvis Lee Jr. told Tony Elliott that he was sold on the Cavaliers and announced on Twitter that he is committed to UVA.


UVA gains commitment from Highland Springs defensive lineman Greene

Miles Greene, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive lineman for the Springers, announced on his Twitter account Monday that he had committed to UVA after an official visit to Charlottesville over the weekend.


Virginia breaks ground on new, $80 million football home

Dead last. That’s how former Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall described the state of the Cavaliers’ support football facilities to both athletics director Carla Williams and the school’s board of visitors last August.


UVA football recruiting news: Baseball prepping for Greenville Regional

The “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” provides updates on the latest on UVA football recruiting, with new coach Tony Elliott continuing to make waves in-state. The show also previews Virginia baseball’s appearance in this coming weekend’s Greenville Regional.