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Virginia makes strides, but missing parts and critical mistakes extend losing streak
After a two-week absence, “Havoc” returned to Virginia football Saturday night in Miami. But the Cavalier defense packed light, missing its two most experienced defensive backs for its southern excursion.
Canes hang on for 19-14 win, extending UVA losing streak to four games
A few untimely errors doomed Virginia in a tightly contested 19-14 loss at No. 11 Miami Saturday night, as the Cavaliers dropped their fourth straight contest.
Blue Ridge Bank Wahoo Preview: Virginia at No. 11 Miami
Virginia visits Hard Rock Stadium at 8 p.m. to take on 11th-ranked Miami, as the Cavaliers attempt to put an end to their three-game losing skid. The game will be televised by the ACC Network. The Wahoos (1-3, 1-3 ACC) are also hoping to have starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong (concussion) back in the huddle, as […]
All eyes on Virginia’s defense as it tries to regain its swag in Miami
The Virginia defense’s performance over the past two weeks has been disappointing and somewhat puzzling. It was supposed to be the overwhelming strength of the team.
Armstrong returns to practice, but will he get green light for Miami?
It may be that Virginia fans won’t know if Brennan Armstrong is back at quarterback until game time Saturday night in Miami.
Why 4-Star OL Josey picked Virginia over Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and Stanford
Four-star offensive lineman Noah Josey had his pick of just about every major college football powerhouse in the country.
UVA’s Snowden: Big plays are killing us
One of the Cavaliers’ defensive captains, senior outside linebacker Charles Snowden, believes UVA is playing similar defense to last year when it was one of the best in the ACC — with one exception.
Armstrong yet to be cleared as of Monday, as Wahoos prep for Miami
Miami game week arrived Monday with Bronco Mendenhall unsure if quarterback Brennan Armstrong will be available.
Column: Critical errors down the stretch extend Virginia’s losing streak at Wake Forest
Virginia’s great quarterback experiment made its debut in Winston-Salem on Saturday, as the Cavaliers unleashed a three-headed monster.
Pair of late Wake TDs spoils Cavalier rally in 40-23 defeat
After another slow start, Virginia rallied back and was in a tie game in the fourth quarter before Wake Forest scored two touchdowns in less than two minutes, and the Demon Deacons held on for a 40-23 win Saturday in Winston-Salem.
Blue Ridge Bank Wahoo Preview: Virginia at Wake Forest
Virginia hopes to get back in the win column Saturday, as the Cavaliers visit Wake Forest in an important conference matchup at 4 p.m. on ACC Network.
What’s wrong with UVA’s defense? Havoc disappeared against NC State
After a frustrating loss to NC State last Saturday, Virginia fans are wondering what happened to the defense that was supposed to be the strength of the Cavaliers’ football team.
If Armstrong can’t practice Thursday, he’s out of lineup for Wake
If Brennan Armstrong clears concussion protocol and can practice on Thursday, he will be considered for action on Saturday at Wake Forest.
UVA’s Ronnie Walker Jr. is immediately eligible
Virginia junior running back Ronnie Walker Jr. has been declared immediately eligible to compete for the Cavalier football team by the NCAA’s Committee on Legislative Relief.
If Armstrong can’t go, Virginia’s running game has to step up
If Brennan Armstrong is unable to answer the bell this week due to a concussion suffered in the first half of Saturday’s loss to NC State, just what kind of offense are we going to see from Virginia at Wake Forest?
Stone steps in as UVA’s starting QB if Armstrong can’t answer the bell
Until starter Brennan Armstrong can return, the Cavaliers will turn to senior Lindell Stone, a 6-foot, 240-pound veteran out of Woodberry Forest.
What can Virginia possibly do to avoid slow starts in the future?
Slow starts are killing Virginia’s football season, and until that’s corrected, the Cavaliers are going to struggle.
Column: Stone performs admirably in backup role, but UVA QB situation cloudy after upset loss to Wolfpack
Bronco Mendenhall didn’t see it coming. He was as blindsided as the rest of us by NC State coming into Scott Stadium and upsetting favored Virginia, 38-21, on Saturday, ending the Cavaliers’ 9-game home winning streak.
Cavaliers’ sloppy start leads to 38-21 loss to NC State
Virginia came out flat and sloppy against a hungry NC State team Saturday at Scott Stadium, quickly falling behind and never catching up in a 38-21 loss to drop to 1-2 on the season.
Blue Ridge Bank Wahoo Preview: NC State at Virginia
Virginia welcomes longtime ACC rival NC State for a noon kickoff Saturday (ACC Network), as the Cavaliers will be aiming for a 10th straight win at Scott Stadium.
