Football


Game Notes: Inside Virginia’s 31-17 win over Louisville

UVA’s defense has 14 sacks over the last three games after having 10 through the first four games, with five of those 10 coming in the opener against Duke.


Healthy Armstrong looking forward to Cavaliers’ home stretch

Brennan Armstrong believes he has things figured out, and that’s good news for Virginia football.


Key for UVA’s defense is to stop run, take away Cunningham’s deep throws

Virginia defensive coordinator Nick Howell knows how explosive Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham can be.


Louisville’s defense expects to be shorthanded against Virginia on Saturday

Robert Anae has studied Louisville’s game video from the Cardinals loss to Virginia Tech two weeks ago, but he’s not taking anything for granted.


Tennessee defensive end becomes UVA’s newest commitment

Virginia’s new defensive line coach Clint Sintim knows talent when he sees it, and that was the case with the Cavaliers’ newest football commitment.


Louisville vs. Virginia: Game on, unless ….

Louisville at Virginia is on for Saturday afternoon, Bronco Mendenhall said during his weekly presser on Monday.


Kickoff for Nov. 21 game with Abilene Christian set

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today the start time for Virginia’s Nov. 21 home football game against Abilene Christian.


Moving back Louisville game could work in Virginia’s favor

Virginia would have liked to have carried its momentum from upsetting 15th-ranked North Carolina from last weekend to this one, the Cavaliers could profit from its scheduled game against Louisville being pushed back to Nov. 14.


COVID-19 issues push Virginia-Louisville back to Nov. 14

Virginia’s game with Louisville this Saturday has been tentatively rescheduled for Nov. 14 (3:30 p.m. ACC Network) due to positive tests and subsequent quarantining within Louisville’s football program.


Virginia and Louisville will be short-handed for Saturday’s showdown

Virginia could field a depleted defense again on Saturday night when the Cavaliers host Louisville.


Virginia’s running game kept Tar Heels’ explosive offense on sidelines when it mattered

Virginia’s running game played a major role in the Cavaliers ability to pull off the upset against North Carolina last Saturday night.


Snowden the Monster helps wreck Carolina’s plans with a 4-sack night

It was superb timing when Charles Snowden turned into a monster on Halloween night.


Charles Snowden named ACC Linebacker of the Week

Virginia linebacker Charles Snowden has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Linebacker of the Week for games played through Oct. 31. It is Snowden’s first weekly honor of the season and third of his career.


Bronco shows riverboat gambler side as he depends on multi-talented Thompson

With the game on the line, perhaps the entire season on the line late Saturday night, Bronco Mendenhall had to make a decision that would likely win or lose the game against quick-striking North Carolina.


Nine-minute drive was critical in Virginia’s upset win over No. 15 Tar Heels

While Bronco Mendenhall’s gamble to fake punt late in the game certainly sealed the fate on Virginia’s 44-41 upset over 15th-ranked North Carolina on Saturday night at Scott Stadium, I believe the game was truly won on the previous possession.


Fake punt helps Virginia upset 15th-ranked Tar Heels, 44-41

Virginia came into Halloween night’s game against 15th-ranked North Carolina with its back against the wall. Mired in a four-game losing streak, the Cavaliers needed something to go their way to pull them out of a horrorful tailspin.


Armstrong has to be “leg-strong” if Wahoos aim to upset No. 15 Tar Heels

If there’s one key for Virginia in Saturday night’s game against North Carolina, it is clearly quarterback Brennan Armstrong.


Carolina’s Brown knows it’s not easy to win in Charlottesville

Don’t tell Mack Brown that his Tar Heels are a 7-point favorite heading into Saturday night’s game in Charlottesville. He’s heard that before.


Can Virginia win a track meet against Carolina’s high-powered offense?

When the South’s Oldest Rivalry resumes this Saturday night at Scott Stadium, North Carolina will be packing one of the nation’s top offenses.


Bronco anticipates Walker’s debut, declares WR Davis likely out for UNC

The long-anticipated arrival of Ronnie Walker Jr. to Virginia’s backfield is expected to happen this weekend against North Carolina.