Football
Now that Briggs is gone, who will take his place for Wahoos?
Now that Jowon Briggs unexpectedly left the program, where does UVA defensive coordinator Nick Howell turn?
Bronco on Briggs exit: “I didn’t see warning signs”
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said Tuesday night that he was as surprised as anyone when he learned that starting sophomore nose tackle Jowon Briggs was leaving the team and entering the transfer portal.
Virginia’s starting nose tackle Jowon Briggs leaves program, enters transfer portal
Virginia’s football program received a major blow on Tuesday when it was learned that starting sophomore nose tackle Jowon Briggs has left the team and has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal.
Bronco has worn Abilene’s shoes, so he’s taking nothing for granted
If you feel like you know little about Abilene, join the crowd. Even Bronco Mendenhall professed little knowledge of Abilene except what he had reviewed on game film.
Virginia makes cut for nation’s No. 1 offensive tackle
While Virginia was putting a licking on Louisville over the weekend, the Cavaliers got some good news off the field.
Noah Taylor, Lavel Davis Jr. earn ACC Player of the Week Honors
Virginia linebacker Noah Taylor has been named ACC Linebacker of the Week and Lavel Davis Jr. has been Named ACC Rookie of the Week for games played through Nov. 15.
Five things we learned about Virginia football …
Five things we learned from Virginia’s 31-17 win over Louisville:
Virginia converts Louisville mistakes into a key 31-17 victory
Louisville came to Charlottesville with a lot of baggage in tow. Not only were the Cardinals shorthanded due to Covid-19 issues, but have been haunted by ball security.
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.