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Armstrong unstoppable in fourth quarter as Virginia pulls off another miracle road win
With less than a minute and a half remaining in the third quarter, underdog Virginia was reeling. Louisville had put up 20 unanswered points in the quarter and led 30-13.
Stronger rushing attack could help underdog Virginia at Louisville today
While there’s no doubt that Brennan Armstrong and the passing game will be vital in today’s Virginia game at Louisville, the running game could be the true key to victory.
UVA’s Howell: Louisville QB Cunningham has our full attention
While Louisville’s defense prepares for the passing threat of Brennan Armstrong & Co., Virginia defensive coordinator has been busy putting together a game plan to contain Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham.
Louisville knows what’s coming: Armstrong’s bombs to Wicks, the nation’s best deep-passing duo
Louisville coach Scott Satterfield knows what’s coming to Bluegrass country later this week, one of the nation’s top offenses, and he’s hoping Virginia’s eye-popping numbers resonate with his football team.
Virginia defense will put a ‘Spy’ on Cunningham, but will that be enough?
Malik Cunningham, the guy recruited to take former Cardinals star Lamar Jackson’s place in the offense, causes all kinds of headaches. Last year, in a 31-17 UVA win, Cunningham rushed for a career-high 197 yards on 20 attempts, including two touchdowns.
Game Notes: Virginia faces another road test at Louisville
Virginia (3-2, 1-2 ACC) will be on the road for the second-straight week when it visits Louisville (3-2, 1-1 ACC) on Saturday for an ACC matchup.
Alonso named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week
Virginia senior Mandy Alonso was selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week on Monday.
Even with broken wrist, Keytaon Thompson keeps producing for Cavaliers
Anytime Keytaon Thompson’s name is brought up to Bronco Mendenhall, the coach can’t help but break out into a wide smile.
UVA running game was successful at Miami, should help offense moving forward
Virginia’s running game came to life at Hard Rock Stadium last Thursday night, a trend Cavalier fans would love to see continue as the team heads to Louisville with some momentum.
Virginia needs a couple of miracles to end losing streak at Miami
Bronco Mendenhall didn’t have the words to describe the final play of Virginia’s 30-28 win at Miami late Thursday night.
With nation’s No. 1 passing offense, can Virginia end its frustration in Hard Rock’s red zone?
When UVA visits Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday night, it will come armed with the nation’s No. 1 passing offense and the No. 7 total offense machine in a critical ACC Coastal Division battle.
Dontayvion Wicks added to Biletnikoff Watch List
Sophomore Dontayvion Wicks, who leads the Atlantic Coast Conference in receiving yards, was one of eight receivers added to the Watch list of the Biletnikoff Award.
Havoc is missing from Virginia’s defense heading into Thursday night game at Miami
Havoc is how Nick Howell described his defensive attack in recent years, terrorizing opposing quarterbacks with pressure, sacks and forcing mistakes.
Can Virginia get things turned around down in Miami?
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham look in depth at Virginia-Miami, examining what the ‘Hoos need to do to get back in the win column on Thursday night.
Coach’s Corner back on Tuesday night at BJ’s Brewhouse
“Coach’s Corner with Bronco Mendenhall” returns tonight at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.
UVA’s “Football Player” Thompson playing with a broken wrist
The versatile senior, who is listed on Virginia’s depth chart simply as “Football Player,” has been one of the Cavaliers’ best offensive weapons through the first four games of the season.
Game Notes: Virginia faces Miami in Thursday night national TV showdown
Virginia (2-2, 0-2 ACC) will head south to take on Miami (2-2, 0-0 ACC) at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday night.
St. Anne’s-Belfield football coach John Blake announces retirement
After 25 years as St. Anne’s-Belfield’s head varsity football coach, John Blake will retire at the end of this current season.
Virginia, Coastal Carolina agree to three-game football series beginning in 2022
Virginia has agreed to a three-game football series with Coastal Carolina beginning in November of 2022 in Charlottesville. It is a two-for-one deal, with the Cavaliers set to play Coastal in Myrtle Beach in 2024 before the final game of the series returns to Scott Stadium in August of 2025.
