Football


VIDEO: Snowden Discusses Turnaround vs. Old Dominion

UVA linebacker Charles Snowden talks to the media about Virginia’s comeback effort against Old Dominion Saturday night.


VIDEO: Joe Reed Talks Second-Half Adjustments

Virginia wide receiver Joe Reed talks about the team’s second-half adjustments against Old Dominion.


Virginia’s Defense Rides To The Rescue Against Stubborn ODU

On a night when Virginia’s offense coughed and sputtered like an old jalopy, the Cavaliers depended on a tenacious defense to get the job done in a stirring 28-17 comeback over visiting Old Dominion.


Photo Gallery: Virginia Defeats Old Dominion

John Markon photos from Virginia’s 28-17 win over Old Dominion on Saturday.


FINAL: No. 21 Virginia 28, Old Dominion 17

No. 21 Virginia erased a 17-point, first-half deficit in its first-ever meeting with Old Dominion, as the Cavaliers remained undefeated on the season with 28 unanswered points to move to 4-0, 28-17, Saturday at Scott Stadium.


‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ Features Kyle Getter, Ed Miller

This week, Hootie welcomes ODU beat writer Ed Miller of the Virginian-Pilot to get the scoop on the Monarchs, who will take on Virginia on Saturday night in Charlottesville.


The Jerry Ratcliffe Show To Debut In Richmond Saturday Morning

We are proud to announce that “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show,” which originates with ESPN-Charlottesville, will make its debut in the Richmond area on Saturday morning.


Tale Of The Tape: No. 21 Virginia vs. Old Dominion

No. 21 Virginia wraps up its three-game home stand with its first all-time meeting against in-state opponent Old Dominion Saturday night at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.


Old Dominion Has Never Played On Such A Big Stage

Never has Old Dominion’s football team played on such a huge stage as it will Saturday night at the University of Virginia.


Longtime Hokie OC Stinespring, Now At ODU, Eager To Face ‘Hoos Again

Bryan Stinespring grew up in rural Clifton Forge, a small community in the western part of Virginia where the local populace was split, 50-50, every time Virginia and Virginia Tech squared off in football.


Weekly Gridiron Picks Sponsored By Riverside Lunch: Week 4

Three weeks, three different leaders. There are only five games separating first from last as we head into Week 4.


UVA Notebook: Saturday Night Is Alright For Bronco

Saturday night’s atmosphere in Scott Stadium is exactly what Bronco Mendenhall had dreamed about for his football program when he arrived in Charlottesville four years ago.


Mendenhall On Perkins: ‘How Do You Stop Him?’

Saturday night must have been exactly what Bronco Mendenhall dreamed about when Bryce Perkins transferred to Virginia.


‘Hoos Get Commitment From 4-Star LB Williams

The Virginia football program reached into the deep south once again for another stellar Louisiana-bred prospect, as New Orleans 2020 outside linebacker Brandon Williams announced his commitment to the Cavaliers Sunday evening.


Plenty Of Weapons To Choose From For Perkins, UVA

It’s not easy attempting to replace the production of your football program’s all-time leading receiver, but Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall’s got several trustworthy options for star quarterback Bryce Perkins to get the ball to.


Photo Gallery: Virginia Defeats Florida State

Photos by John Markon from Virginia’s 31-24 win over Florida State.


FSU Comes Up Short Once Again At Scott Stadium

Bronco Mendenhall acknowledged late Saturday night that he had never seen the Warrick Dunn short-of-the-goalline play in 1995 when Virginia stunned No. 2 Florida State, ending the Seminoles’ dream of a national championship.


FINAL: No. 25 Virginia 31, Florida State 24

Virginia is 3-0 for the first time in 14 years after holding off Florida State in a thrilling finish at Scott Stadium Saturday night.


Al Groh, Tom O’Brien Talk UVA-Florida State: ‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’

Hootie talks with former UVA offensive coordinator Tom O’Brien and former HC Al Groh about the Cavaliers great upsets over Florida State in 1995 and 2005.


Opposite Hall, UVA Cornerback Grant Doesn’t Mind Being Picked On

Go ahead and pick on Nick Grant. He welcomes the challenge. Just ask William & Mary.