Despite the newfound pressure of being the Cavaliers’ leader in a global pandemic filled with uncertainty, Armstrong is confident and excited about the highly anticipated season to come.
The Cavaliers (0-0, 0-0 ACC) will open their season with a new face under center in sophomore quarterback Brennan Armstrong, who spent two years under the tutelage of former All-ACC quarterback Bryce Perkins.
Despite the crowdless stadiums and new safety protocols, former Cavaliers — ranging from rookies to veterans — will be taking the field and competing at the highest level. Here’s what to expect from the Cavaliers in the NFL.
Virginia’s first game of the 2020 football season — scheduled Sept. 19 against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg — has been postponed. A new date has not been set yet, but both schools will work with the ACC to reschedule the game for later in the season.
The four Cavaliers opting out are redshirt freshman wide receiver Dorien Goddard, sophomore running back Mike Hollins, sophomore defensive back Tenyeh Dixon and junior defensive tackle Aaron Faumui.
Due to the pandemic, Virginia will play a conference-only 10-game slate that includes challenging road games against Virginia Tech, Florida State, Clemson and Miami.
The Shelby, Ohio native competed with junior transfer Keytaon Thompson for the starting job throughout the duration of fall camp.
As the country and the world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virginia football team is facing their own dilemma -- filling Bryce Perkins' shoes under center.
Virginia’s 11 games will be played over 13 weeks with open weekends on Sept. 26 and Nov. 21.
Simpson, a 5-11, 205 pound back, made the decision to transfer after the Colonial Athletic Association decided to cancel the fall season.
In addition to football, student-athletes from men’s basketball, women’s basketball, field hockey, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and volleyball are back in Charlottesville for training.
Williams and Mendenhall have collaborated extensively with University leaders and Commonwealth health officials to ensure the safety of student-athletes and staff.
The names of the two student-athletes who tested positive were not revealed. Neither of the players have required hospitalization.
Virginia football will allow players to return to Grounds for voluntary pre-season training beginning July 5.
The dual-threat quarterback will be immediately eligible for two seasons as a graduate transfer and is poised to challenge junior quarterback Brennan Armstrong for the starting role.
The pair join fifth-round draftees wide receiver Joe Reed and cornerback Bryce Hall in the NFL.
Over the course of his standout Virginia career, Hall totaled four sacks, five interceptions, 44 passes defended and 154 tackles in 44 games played.
A native of Charlotte Court House, Va. and longtime Virginia fan, Reed concluded his storied Virginia career as the Cavaliers’ all-time leader in career kick return yards and should prove to be a potent kick returner at the next level.
After training for months, several Virginia players have aspirations of being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, which will take place virtually beginning April 23.
Bronco Mendenhall’s offense received a coveted commitment Friday morning when former Indiana running back Ronnie Walker Jr. chose to return home and play for the Cavaliers
