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Virginia to face SMU in inaugural Wasabi Fenway Bowl Dec. 29 in Boston
Virginia will play Southern Methodist (8-4) from the American Athletic Conference in the inaugural Wasabi Fenway Bowl played at Fenway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 29.
Virginia coaching search down to two? Bring back Poindexter
Athletics director Carla Williams interviewed Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott on Saturday, and is scheduled to interview Penn State defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter, a legendary UVA All-American, on Monday.
Another Virginia quarterback hits the transfer portal
Virginia is suddenly running out of quarterbacks after freshman Jacob Rodriguez entered the transfer portal on Friday, the second Cavaliers quarterback to do so this week.
Armstrong among finalists for Manning Award
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong was named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Bronco: losing streak had no bearing on his decision to step down; it was time to take a time out on life
Six years ago, Bronco Mendenhall’s arrival at Virginia was just as shocking as his news Thursday that he would step down as the Cavaliers’ head coach after the bowl game.
Reactions of Mendenhall announcement from Virginia’s coaches, players
Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall shocked his coaching staff and team in Thursday afternoon meetings with news that he was stepping down after six seasons. Here are some of the reactions from many of those coaches, current and former players and others from their Twitter accounts.
Is Dex Next? Poindexter is a natural favorite to become Virginia’s next head football coach
The natural candidate for the job is former Virginia All-American Anthony Poindexter, who is in his first year as co-defensive coordinator at Penn State.
Mendenhall steps down as Virginia’s head football coach
Bronco Mendenhall, who guided Virginia’s football program for the past six years, shocked Wahoo Nation on Thursday afternoon when he announced he was stepping down.
Nick Grant to play in East-West Shrine Bowl on Feb. 3
Senior defensive back Nick Grant has accepted an invitation to play in the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl on Feb. 3 in Las Vegas.
QB Armstead enters the transfer portal
It comes as absolutely no surprise that Virginia third-team quarterback Ira Armstead has entered the transfer portal.
‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ answers your questions on UVA Athletics
It’s Q&A time on this installment of “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show.” Jerry and co-host Chris Graham take your questions on UVA football and hoops.
Eight Cavaliers recognized on All-ACC Team
Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks and tight end Jelani Woods each earned first team All-ACC honors while Keytaon Thompson, Olusegun Oluwatimi and Nick Jackson were listed on the second team.
Poindexter to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Former Cavalier Anthony Poindexter (1995-98) was selected for induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2022.
Armstrong named a finalist for the Dudley Award
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong was named a finalist for the Dudley Award, presented annually to the player of the year at a Virginia state school.
Armstrong, Beck to appear on Coach’s Corner Tuesday at BJ’s Brewhouse
“Coach’s Corner with Bronco Mendenhall” returns tonight at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse located off Route 29, Seminole Trail at 3924 Lenox Ave. in Charlottesville.
Star QB Crawford announces commitment to Virginia
UVA gained a commitment Monday from California high school star quarterback Delaney Crawford for the Class of 2022.
Questionable coaching decisions cost Virginia a critical loss in state championship
For Wahoo Nation, it wasn’t so much losing the game but rather how the Cavaliers lost.
Cavaliers come up short in 29-24 loss to Hokies in Commonwealth Clash
Brennan Armstrong led another eye-popping offensive performance, finishing with exactly 400 passing yards and 3 touchdowns — one through the air, two on the ground — but it wasn’t enough, as the Cavaliers dropped their fourth straight contest to close the regular season.
Armstrong ready for anything rival Hokies throw at him on Saturday
Had it not been for back-to-back, early-season losses to North Carolina and Wake Forest, Virginia’s Brennan Armstrong just might have been in the Heisman Trophy conversation as the regular season comes to a close.
Virginia Football Alumni Club celebrates the life of Betty Goodman
Betty Goodman always greeted players with hugs and cookies, opened her home for dinners to players and gave them someone they could talk to about anything. She was a big part of the Virginia football family.
