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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.
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.
