Football


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.


Virginia picks up commitment from in-state running back Hawthorne

Donte’ Hawthorne, a 6-foot-1, 200-pounder from Fredericksburg, announced on his Twitter account Sunday that he had committed to the Cavaliers.


Kickoff times, broadcast details revealed for five UVA games

As part of the announcement of early-season and non-Saturday football television selections, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced the kickoff times and broadcast originations for Virginia’s first three games of the 2022 season, plus two road dates.


Chris Long Foundation’s new ‘EdZone’ program impacts area students

This Friday, the Chris Long Foundation, in partnership with FirstBook and Charlottesville City Schools, will be hosting a book distribution and book reading at Burnley-Moran Elementary School as part of the Foundation’s new EdZone program.


The Jerry Ratcliffe Show: Lo Davis of Cavalier Futures educates us on NIL

It’s the job of Lo Davis of Cavalier Futures to be up to the minute on the ins and outs of NIL. Davis joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to help educate us all on NIL, and how Virginia Athletics has its focus on the long term.


The problems with the ACC’s 3-5-5 scheduling model

The ACC seems intent on getting rid of the Atlantic and Coastal divisions and changing its scheduling to make its football product more marketable.


Scattershooting: ACC divisions, the Terps, the Vols and lots of short yardage

Scattershooting around the ACC and UVA, while voting in favor of keeping conference divisional play in football …


Virginia and Tennessee to open 2023 season in Nashville

The Nashville Sports Council in conjunction with Virginia and Tennessee announced today that the Cavaliers and Volunteers will open their 2023 football seasons on Sept. 2 in the Music City at Nissan Stadium.


Virginia picks up reserve defensive tackle Davis from South Carolina

Virginia gained more depth for its defensive line on Monday when former South Carolina defensive tackle Devontae Davis reported on his Twitter account that he had transferred to UVA.


Nation’s No. 1 “athlete” in Class of ’23, Harbor, visits UVA football

Nyckoles Harbor, who has been offered by 50 schools, is a 6-foot-5, 225-pound, 5-star from Archbishop Carroll in Washington, D.C., and he is legit.


Virginia backfield gets boost from portal in former 4-star Miami RB Brown

With a lack of game experience at running back, Virginia got some good news from the transfer portal on Wednesday when former Miami running back Cody Brown announced he had committed to the Cavaliers.


State’s top wide receiver prospect Cam Seldon visiting UVA over weekend

Virginia hosted one of its major recruiting targets over the weekend, Northumberland wide receiver Cam Seldon.


Virginia’s Joey Blount, Ra’Shaun Henry sign NFL free-agent contracts

Joey Blount, a staple in UVA’s secondary during his five-year career under Bronco Mendenhall, has signed a deal with the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, wide receiver Ra’Shaun Henry, who played the last two seasons for UVA, signed a free-agent deal with the Carolina Panthers.