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BREAKING: Virginia reaches into SEC territory to land huge 4-star offensive lineman Josey
Virginia reached into SEC territory to claim its first consensus 4-star football recruit Thursday night when prized offensive lineman Noah Josey announced he would join Bronco Mendenhall’s program.
Blount named semifinalist for Campbell Trophy
Virginia senior safety Joey Blount was named a semifinalist for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy Thursday by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.
Howell: Clemson one of the best teams he’s faced in his coaching career
Virginia co-defensive coordinator Nick Howell remembers that night of the ACC Championship well, and what a juggernaut Clemson offense he had to prepare his unit to face. Now, he’s got to do it again.
Anae on UVA’s fast-paced offense: “Hang on to your hats, boys”
If you liked the fast pace of Virginia’s offense against Duke in last Saturday’s opener, well, you ain’t seen nothing yet. That’s what Cavalier offensive coordinator Robert Anae said following practice on Wednesday morning about running a play every 25 seconds.
Why is Jana’s name not on his No. 13 jersey for UVA?
You might have noticed during Saturday night’s Virginia win over Duke that senior wide receiver Terrell Jana was without his name printed across the back of his jersey. It wasn’t a mistake.
Dabo: UVA’s Armstrong looks like a young Steve Young
While Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is certainly aware of the 2020 version of Virginia football, he can’t help but think back to last year’s ACC Championship game against the Cavaliers in Charlotte
Clemson defensive coordinator Venables on Virginia: “They know what they are doing”
While the Cavaliers dropped a lopsided contest to the Tigers in last December’s ACC Championship game, Virginia never stopped fighting. Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables certainly noticed that in Charlotte and noticed it again while watching the game tape of UVA’s win over Duke.
Bronco: ACC Championship loss to Clemson helped accelerate Virginia’s program
When Bronco Mendenhall first saw Virginia’s schedule for this season, he immediately recognized it as the most challenging schedule of his coaching career.
Davis Jr. named ACC Receiver, Rookie of the Week; Zandier named LB of the Week
Virginia wide receiver Lavel Davis Jr. and linebacker Zane Zandier have both earned Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week honors for games played through Sept. 27.
Ten things we learned about UVA football following the Duke game
Here are ten things we learned about Virginia’s football team after its 38-20 season-opening win over Duke:
Virginia’s defense plays ‘Havoc’ on Blue Devils with 7 turnovers, 5 sacks
It didn’t take long for Virginia’s highly touted defense to be tested in Saturday’s season-opening win over Duke.
UVA’s best kept secret, freshman WR Lavel Davis Jr., has huge debut
Davis and quarterback Brennan Armstrong hooked up on a pair of fourth-quarter drives to blow the game open as UVA downed Duke, 38-20.
Armstrong delivers after shaky start to lead Virginia to sixth straight over Duke
Seemed all the pressure in the world was on Brennan Armstrong’s ample shoulder pads. While he had played and delivered as a backup to Bryce Perkins the past two years, it was now his show.
Virginia free safety Blount appeared OK after fourth-quarter injury
While veteran Virginia free safety Joey Blount spent some time in the medical tent after he hit the turf, holding his left knee late in Virginia’s 38-20 win over Duke Saturday night, it appeared after the game that he is OK.
FINAL: Virginia 38, Duke 20
After having to wait a few weeks, Virginia finally opened the 2020 season with a roller-coaster victory against Duke, 38-20, at a mostly empty Scott Stadium Saturday.
Blue Ridge Bank Wahoo Preview: Duke at Virginia
Football season is finally upon us in Charlottesville, as the 2020 campaign kicks off Saturday afternoon against ACC rival Duke (4 p.m., ACC Network). The Cavaliers look to make it six straight victories over the Blue Devils (0-2, 0-2 ACC), who are visiting Scott Stadium for the second year in a row, only this time, […]
Just call Virginia’s defense the Nasty Bunch
With as many as 17 players returning with at least one start on their resume, this Virginia defense could be really nasty.
Virginia has a secret weapon in tight end Tony Poljan
Virginia has a secret weapon that I don’t think is going to remain a secret for long. When Tony Poljan lines up at the tight end spot against Duke on Saturday afternoon, he’s going to immediately draw attention from his physical appearance alone.
Former Wahoo Kiser drawing raves, named NFC Defensive Player of Week
For those who followed Micah Kiser’s career at the University of Virginia and saw how he was one of the ACC’s top tacklers each season, it came as no surprise that the former Cavalier linebacker was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.
Duke loses two starting cornerbacks coming into Virginia game
Injury has struck Duke’s secondary, as the Blue Devils announced they have lost two starting cornerbacks indefinitely just days before traveling to Charlottesville to open Virginia’s season.
