Football


VIDEO: Hanback Discusses Notre Dame Matchup

Virginia senior defensive lineman Eli Hanback talks about how meaningful Saturday’s matchup at Notre Dame will be for the Cavalier program.


Rein In Bryce Perkins? Hush Your Mouth

There’s an old Gene Autry song that fits the narrative of Bryce Perkins’ running style. It’s called, “Don’t Fence Me In.”


VIDEO: Perkins Describes Late Bad Snap, Slow Start vs. ODU

UVA quarterback Bryce Perkins talks with the media Monday about the team’s slow start and a fourth-quarter bad snap that had Cavalier Nation holding its collective breath.


UVA Ranked No. 18 In AP Poll

The Virginia football team moved up three spots to No. 18 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.


Snowden Named National Defensive Player Of The Week

The Walter Camp Football Foundation has announced that UVA junior linebacker Charles Snowden been named its National Defensive Player of the Week, for games played through Sept. 21.


VIDEO: Zandier Recaps First Career Interception Return

UVA linebacker Zane Zandier recalls his first career interception, which he ran back 22 yards for a touchdown against Old Dominion.


VIDEO: Taulapapa Talks About Big Plays By Defense, Special Teams

UVA running back Wayne Taulapapa chats about how big plays by the Cavalier defense and special teams helped fuel the rally against Old Dominion.


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.