By Jerry Ratcliffe

ATLANTA, GA – August 30, 2025 – Running back Peyton Lewis #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Aflac Kickoff game between the Syracuse Orange and the Tennessee Volunteers at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics

CHARLOTTE – As good as Virginia’s running game was last season, Tony Elliott would like to see that facet of his offense reach another level in 2026.

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By Jerry Ratcliffe CHARLOTTE – Beau Pribula has everything that Tony Elliott looks for in a quarterback: strong leadership, toughness, an ability to win games running, passing, or simply outsmarting the defense. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!