By Jerry Ratcliffe

Tony Elliott
Photo: UVA Athletics

After leading Virginia to a program-record 11-win season, its second appearance in the ACC Championship game and a Gator Bowl win, Tony Elliott was rewarded with a contract extension through 2030.

No details on the contract were released.

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