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Virginia’s defense plays ‘Havoc’ on Blue Devils with 7 turnovers, 5 sacks
It didn’t take long for Virginia’s highly touted defense to be tested in Saturday’s season-opening win over Duke.
UVA’s best kept secret, freshman WR Lavel Davis Jr., has huge debut
Davis and quarterback Brennan Armstrong hooked up on a pair of fourth-quarter drives to blow the game open as UVA downed Duke, 38-20.
Armstrong delivers after shaky start to lead Virginia to sixth straight over Duke
Seemed all the pressure in the world was on Brennan Armstrong’s ample shoulder pads. While he had played and delivered as a backup to Bryce Perkins the past two years, it was now his show.
Virginia free safety Blount appeared OK after fourth-quarter injury
While veteran Virginia free safety Joey Blount spent some time in the medical tent after he hit the turf, holding his left knee late in Virginia’s 38-20 win over Duke Saturday night, it appeared after the game that he is OK.
FINAL: Virginia 38, Duke 20
After having to wait a few weeks, Virginia finally opened the 2020 season with a roller-coaster victory against Duke, 38-20, at a mostly empty Scott Stadium Saturday.
Blue Ridge Bank Wahoo Preview: Duke at Virginia
Football season is finally upon us in Charlottesville, as the 2020 campaign kicks off Saturday afternoon against ACC rival Duke (4 p.m., ACC Network). The Cavaliers look to make it six straight victories over the Blue Devils (0-2, 0-2 ACC), who are visiting Scott Stadium for the second year in a row, only this time, […]
Just call Virginia’s defense the Nasty Bunch
With as many as 17 players returning with at least one start on their resume, this Virginia defense could be really nasty.
Wahoo World Episode 5: UVA football season preview
Hootie and Scott dissect the Virginia football depth chart, preview Saturday’s season opener against Duke and go through the rest of the 2020 schedule. We also break down this week’s ACC matchups with professional sports bettor Anthony Esposito from KrackWins.com.
Virginia has a secret weapon in tight end Tony Poljan
Virginia has a secret weapon that I don’t think is going to remain a secret for long. When Tony Poljan lines up at the tight end spot against Duke on Saturday afternoon, he’s going to immediately draw attention from his physical appearance alone.
Former Wahoo Kiser drawing raves, named NFC Defensive Player of Week
For those who followed Micah Kiser’s career at the University of Virginia and saw how he was one of the ACC’s top tacklers each season, it came as no surprise that the former Cavalier linebacker was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.
Virginia scheduled to play in Wooden event at Orlando’s “Bubble”
It appears that Virginia’s basketball team will participate in the 2020 Wooden Legacy event in Orlando, although dates have not been announced.
Duke loses two starting cornerbacks coming into Virginia game
Injury has struck Duke’s secondary, as the Blue Devils announced they have lost two starting cornerbacks indefinitely just days before traveling to Charlottesville to open Virginia’s season.
UVA’s Sargent stays on hot streak with 5th-place finish at VSGA Senior Open
A month after finishing runner-up in the VSGA Senior Amateur championship, University of Virginia men’s golf coach Bowen Sargent continued his strong play Monday, finishing in a fifth-place tie in the Senior Open of Virginia.
UVA’s Kemp IV aims to make big impact as receiver and returner
After learning the ropes the past two seasons from a couple of guys who are now playing on Sundays, Virginia junior receiver Billy Kemp IV is getting his chance to shine.
Is Taulapapa going to carry the mail for UVA offense, or will it be a 3-headed monster?
Wayne Taulapapa, who improved as the season progressed in 2019, is back at the starting tailback spot. He’s backed up by Towson transfer Shane Simpson, who was a consensus 2018 All-American in FCS play, and by sophomore Perris Jones, who has played special teams.
Wahoo libero Morey named ACC Freshman of the Week
Virginia libero Madison Morey has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Week after her performance in the Cavaliers’ season-opening win over The Citadel.
Dixon shares UVA stories on The Jerry Ratcliffe Show
On this week’s podcasted version of The Jerry Ratcliffe Show, one of the most tenacious linemen in UVA football history, All-American Mark Dixon, shares outrageous memories of playing for the Cavaliers during some of Virginia’s greatest seasons.
Bronco: We have more unknowns than Duke has unknowns
After practicing for 12 weeks and having somewhat prepared for five different season-opening opponents, Bronco Mendenhall is holding his breath that his Virginia football team will actually get to play a game this Saturday afternoon against Duke.
Duke’s Cutcliffe not sure what to expect from new-look UVA offense
Duke football coach David Cutcliffe has seen just about everything across his storied coaching career. You name it, he’s probably experienced it.
UVA reports 22 positive COVID-19 tests out of 703 over the past week
The Virginia athletics department announced Monday a total of 703 COVID-19 tests were administered to UVA student-athletes and staff over the last seven days (Sept. 14-20). Of those, 22 resulted in a positive test (3.1 percent).
