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Virginia and Louisville will be short-handed for Saturday’s showdown
Virginia could field a depleted defense again on Saturday night when the Cavaliers host Louisville.
Virginia’s running game kept Tar Heels’ explosive offense on sidelines when it mattered
Virginia’s running game played a major role in the Cavaliers ability to pull off the upset against North Carolina last Saturday night.
Snowden the Monster helps wreck Carolina’s plans with a 4-sack night
It was superb timing when Charles Snowden turned into a monster on Halloween night.
Kihei Clark named to Cousy Award Watch List
Virginia’s Kihei Clark (Woodland Hills, Calif.) was one of 20 players named to the watch list for the 2021 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Monday (Nov. 2).
Charles Snowden named ACC Linebacker of the Week
Virginia linebacker Charles Snowden has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Linebacker of the Week for games played through Oct. 31. It is Snowden’s first weekly honor of the season and third of his career.
Virginia Athletics reports two COVID-19 positives over past week
The Virginia Athletics department announced today (Nov. 2) a total of 1038 COVID-19 tests were administered to UVA student-athletes and staff over the last seven days (Oct. 26-Nov. 1). Of those, two resulted in a positive test (0.2 percent).
Bronco shows riverboat gambler side as he depends on multi-talented Thompson
With the game on the line, perhaps the entire season on the line late Saturday night, Bronco Mendenhall had to make a decision that would likely win or lose the game against quick-striking North Carolina.
Nine-minute drive was critical in Virginia’s upset win over No. 15 Tar Heels
While Bronco Mendenhall’s gamble to fake punt late in the game certainly sealed the fate on Virginia’s 44-41 upset over 15th-ranked North Carolina on Saturday night at Scott Stadium, I believe the game was truly won on the previous possession.
Fake punt helps Virginia upset 15th-ranked Tar Heels, 44-41
Virginia came into Halloween night’s game against 15th-ranked North Carolina with its back against the wall. Mired in a four-game losing streak, the Cavaliers needed something to go their way to pull them out of a horrorful tailspin.
Virginia to play Michigan State in 2020 ACC/B1G Challenge
Virginia will host Michigan State in the 22nd ACC/B1G Challenge on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Tip times and networks for this year’s Challenge, which includes 14 games, will be announced at a later date.
Armstrong has to be “leg-strong” if Wahoos aim to upset No. 15 Tar Heels
If there’s one key for Virginia in Saturday night’s game against North Carolina, it is clearly quarterback Brennan Armstrong.
Carolina’s Brown knows it’s not easy to win in Charlottesville
Don’t tell Mack Brown that his Tar Heels are a 7-point favorite heading into Saturday night’s game in Charlottesville. He’s heard that before.
Can Virginia win a track meet against Carolina’s high-powered offense?
When the South’s Oldest Rivalry resumes this Saturday night at Scott Stadium, North Carolina will be packing one of the nation’s top offenses.
Virginia will open season vs. St. Peter’s and Florida in Mohegan Sun’s “Bubbleville”
“Bubbleville” will be Virginia’s basketball home for its two opening games of the season next month in Uncasville, Conn.
UVA and NFL great Dombrowski shares memories on The Jerry Ratcliffe Show
Jim Dombrowski, one of eight UVA football players and coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame, shares stories of his days under George Welsh and his long career with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, along with his opinion on the present-day Cavalier program.
Bronco anticipates Walker’s debut, declares WR Davis likely out for UNC
The long-anticipated arrival of Ronnie Walker Jr. to Virginia’s backfield is expected to happen this weekend against North Carolina.
Virginia makes strides, but missing parts and critical mistakes extend losing streak
After a two-week absence, “Havoc” returned to Virginia football Saturday night in Miami. But the Cavalier defense packed light, missing its two most experienced defensive backs for its southern excursion.
Canes hang on for 19-14 win, extending UVA losing streak to four games
A few untimely errors doomed Virginia in a tightly contested 19-14 loss at No. 11 Miami Saturday night, as the Cavaliers dropped their fourth straight contest.
Blue Ridge Bank Wahoo Preview: Virginia at No. 11 Miami
Virginia visits Hard Rock Stadium at 8 p.m. to take on 11th-ranked Miami, as the Cavaliers attempt to put an end to their three-game losing skid. The game will be televised by the ACC Network. The Wahoos (1-3, 1-3 ACC) are also hoping to have starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong (concussion) back in the huddle, as […]
All eyes on Virginia’s defense as it tries to regain its swag in Miami
The Virginia defense’s performance over the past two weeks has been disappointing and somewhat puzzling. It was supposed to be the overwhelming strength of the team.
