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Walker Jr. could be a key piece in Coach Bronco Mendenhall's vision of Virginia as a perennial contender on the national stage.

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Indiana transfer running back Ronnie Walker Jr. selects Virginia

By Kushal Patel | April 20, 2020

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

Armstrong is set to be a different type of quarterback than the Cavaliers have had in recent years, both in his playing style and demeanor.

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Meet Brennan Armstrong — Virginia football’s next QB1

By Muhammad Amjad | April 16, 2020

Standing at 6-foot-2 and 220 lbs, Armstrong had a storied high school career where he played football, basketball and baseball all at a high level.

The duo that helped lead Virginia to an ACC Coastal title now looks to make it big at the next level.

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Former Virginia football standouts Bryce Hall and Bryce Perkins look ahead to the NFL Draft

By Kushal Patel | April 7, 2020

After stellar careers in Charlottesville, both players now look to punch their ticket to the next level, hopefully by having their name called during the NFL Draft this month.

Joe Reed was outstanding throughout his Virginia career, but truly exploded in his senior season — particularly shining on kick returns.

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Former wide receiver Joe Reed impresses at the NFL Combine

By Sarah Pettycord | March 4, 2020

Joe Reed was one of only 337 invited players nationwide, alongside two other former Virginia standouts — cornerback Bryce Hall and linebacker Jordan Mack — who were unable to participate in workouts due to injuries.

Although this isn't Coach Bronco Mendenhall's highest rated recruiting class, it features numerous key pieces for a Virginia team that hopes to defend its ACC Coastal title.

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PATEL: Virginia football strikes gold with 2020 class

By Kushal Patel | February 10, 2020

Virginia’s 2020 class ranks 9th in the ACC and 48th nationally, according to 247 Sports. While those numbers do not pop off the page, Coach Mendenhall’s class features players that will have an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Anae's offensive adjustments in the second half of the season were a big factor in helping the Cavaliers defeat rival Virginia Tech and reach the ACC Championship Game.

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Robert Anae to stay as football offensive coordinator

By Kushal Patel | January 25, 2020

Anae’s return to the Cavaliers is huge for a program that saw its offense set the record for most points in a single season in program history, with 449 points.

Junior wide receiver Terrell Jana finished with a career-high 74 receptions for 886 yards.

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PATEL: Way-too-early predictions for Virginia football next season

By Kushal Patel | January 20, 2020

The Cavaliers had a successful season in 2019, but face several challenges heading into 2020.

Bryce Perkins threw for 323 yards and four touchdowns in the final game of his college football career.

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No. 24 Virginia falls to No. 9 Florida 36-28 in first-ever Orange Bowl appearance

By Vignesh Mulay | December 31, 2019

After yet another impressive season under Coach Bronco Mendenhall, Virginia football fell in the 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl, 36-28, to ninth-ranked Florida

Senior wide receiver Joe Reed will be back in action against Florida in the Orange Bowl.

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No. 24 Virginia vs. No. 9 Florida: Orange Bowl breakdown

By Zach Zamoff | December 27, 2019

Kickoff is at 8 p.m. Monday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

Virginia’s 2020 recruiting class currently sits at No. 54 in the country following these 12 signees.

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Thirteen Virginia football recruits sign National Letters of Intent

By Luke Stievater | December 24, 2019

The early National Signing Period for college football was open from Wednesday to Friday, as Virginia saw 13 of its 14 current commits officially sign letters of intent.

Senior wide receiver Hasise Dubois had a career-high 10 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown.

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No. 3 Clemson too much for No. 23 Virginia in the ACC Championship Game

By Zach Zamoff | December 8, 2019

Virginia will next face No. 6 Florida in the 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl Dec. 30.

Bryce Perkins and Virginia are slated to face Florida in the 2019 Orange Bowl.

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Virginia selected to play Florida in Capital One Orange Bowl

By Vignesh Mulay | December 8, 2019

Virginia Athletics announced Sunday that the Virginia football team has accepted an invitation to play in the 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl.

Last week against Virginia Tech, Perkins contributed 475 of Virginia’s total 492 yards and three of the team’s five touchdowns.

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Virginia vs. No. 3 Clemson — ACC Championship breakdown

By Vignesh Mulay | December 7, 2019

Virginia will need to play at its best — and then some — to hand Clemson its first loss in nearly two years and prevent the Tigers from winning their fifth-straight conference championship.

Senior linebacker Jordan Mack won the Jim Tatum Award Monday, given to the league's top senior student-athlete. Mack is the first Virginia player to win the award since tight end Tom Santi won it in 2007.

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10 Cavaliers named to All-ACC football teams

By Luke Stievater | December 4, 2019

This year’s 10 honorees are the most for Virginia since 2014, when the Cavaliers also had 10 players selected.

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VON STORCH: What it meant to win the Commonwealth Cup

By Joe von Storch | December 3, 2019

Winning the game lifted the monkey off the back of not only the football program, but countless Cavaliers fans in filling the only significant chink in their pride in Virginia athletics.

In a rivalry game that was always going to go down to the wire, multiple Cavaliers stepped up exactly when they were needed to help Virginia upset Virginia Tech.

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Virginia defeats Virginia Tech for the first time since 2003

By Vignesh Mulay | November 29, 2019

With the Commonwealth Cup, the ACC Coastal and a lot of pride on the line, Virginia knocked off Virginia Tech, 39-30, behind 475 total yards from senior quarterback Bryce Perkins.

This year, the Cavaliers look to snap the infamous 15-year losing streak in front of a raucous home crowd.

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Recent history of the Commonwealth Cup game — Virginia vs. No. 23 Virginia Tech

By Jude Nanaw | November 29, 2019

As the teams descend upon Scott Stadium to face off this Friday, it is worth looking back at the history of the Commonwealth Cup game.

Last year, Bryce Perkins' fumbled handoff to Jordan Ellis prevented Virginia from winning in overtime against Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium.

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A beginner's guide to the Virginia vs. Virginia Tech football game

By Luke Stievater | November 28, 2019

They talk about the Commonwealth Clash, and tell you, ‘This is the year.’ You’re interested in going, but the problem is you don’t really understand what they’re talking about.

The offensive line's performance will be critical if Virginia wants to beat Virginia Tech.

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Virginia vs. No. 23 Virginia Tech — a breakdown

By Zach Zamoff | November 26, 2019

The winner will face No. 3 Clemson in the ACC Championship game Dec. 7 in Charlotte, N.C.

Senior quarterback Bryce Perkins passed for 199 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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Virginia cruises past Liberty 55-27

By Zach Zamoff | November 25, 2019

The Cavaliers (8-3, 5-2 ACC) took down the Flames (6-5) behind a strong offensive performance.

Indiana transfer running back Ronnie Walker Jr. selects Virginia

Meet Brennan Armstrong — Virginia football’s next QB1

Former Virginia football standouts Bryce Hall and Bryce Perkins look ahead to the NFL Draft

Former wide receiver Joe Reed impresses at the NFL Combine

PATEL: Virginia football strikes gold with 2020 class

Robert Anae to stay as football offensive coordinator

PATEL: Way-too-early predictions for Virginia football next season

No. 24 Virginia falls to No. 9 Florida 36-28 in first-ever Orange Bowl appearance

No. 24 Virginia vs. No. 9 Florida: Orange Bowl breakdown

Thirteen Virginia football recruits sign National Letters of Intent

No. 3 Clemson too much for No. 23 Virginia in the ACC Championship Game

Virginia selected to play Florida in Capital One Orange Bowl

Virginia vs. No. 3 Clemson — ACC Championship breakdown

10 Cavaliers named to All-ACC football teams

VON STORCH: What it meant to win the Commonwealth Cup

Virginia defeats Virginia Tech for the first time since 2003

Recent history of the Commonwealth Cup game — Virginia vs. No. 23 Virginia Tech

A beginner's guide to the Virginia vs. Virginia Tech football game

Virginia vs. No. 23 Virginia Tech — a breakdown

Virginia cruises past Liberty 55-27

Ellis at center of controversy over eugenicist speaker while at U.Va., archives show

ANDERSON: Virginia should take the opportunity to move to the Big Ten if presented

Return of seagrass in Virginia waterways inspires environmental research

Corner Juice Laundry location to be replaced with vape and tobacco shop

Charlottesville public transportation alternatives to car-based travel highlight accessibility, sustainability issues

Top 10 questions to ask your first-year roommates

U.Va. to require all members of Greek life to attend hazing prevention training

Previewing Virginia football’s slate for the 2022 season

A&E Book Club: Three books to read this August

How to cool down this semester with Soba Noodles

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