With a sellout crowd behind them at Scott Stadium, the Cavaliers thrashed the Wolfpack to the tune of a 34-8 victory in the season opener.
For No. 5 Virginia field hockey, opening another season against Penn State has become an expectation, with the programs playing against one another on opening weekend almost every year since 2009.
In a year where expectations are sky high, keeping it simple will help Virginia football in their season opener and beyond.
After consecutive losses to open the season, Virginia got back on track both offensively and defensively.
When the Cavaliers take the field at Scott Stadium this season, they will do so with the burden of real expectations on their backs.
So, if your mind was elsewhere this summer, consider this your Virginia Athletics catch-up — because the Cavaliers gave us a lot to talk about.
The Cavaliers are looking to repeat their successes from the previous year despite a new team and a new schedule.
“Sebastian Pop never makes that mistake,” Gelnovatch said. “Never makes that mistake. Never makes that mistake."
Beebe faces three Class 1 misdemeanor charges across three incidents spanning Aug. 10 and Aug. 12.
Having not won an ACC Championship outright since 2016 and denied an NCAA Tournament run beyond semifinals, the Cavaliers should have more than enough firepower to break the ceiling of postseason woes, starting with the regular season slate ahead of them.
Despite the disappointing result for the Cavaliers, Coach George Gelnovatch believes there is plenty to take away from a matchup against a formidable opponent in the middle of August.
According to the new contract, Odom’s tenure as the head of the program will continue through 2032, with an annualized salary increase from $3.25 million to $4.15 million.
The game showcased both great and lackluster moments for Virginia. The Cavaliers dominated the first half of proceedings, but came out of the break forgetting everything they had done right.
Former Virginia women’s basketball head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton has officially reached a settlement with the University following her departure April 4 after four years with the Cavaliers.
When the Cavaliers had opportunities to attack on the wings, they attacked relentlessly. Great deliveries came from both sides of the pitch into the Northwestern box, putting duress on the Wildcats’ backline and not allowing them to regroup and counter.
With the Cavaliers’ first contest scheduled for Wednesday, three Cavalier Daily beat writers tackle questions about this year’s squad, anticipated matchups and how the team may perform during the 2026-27 campaign.
When building his 2026 roster, Virginia football Coach Tony Elliott looked for players with similar features to those on his 11-win 2025 squad.
Marshall spoke highly of her time on the Virginia team, particularly noting the bonds she formed with her fellow teammates that have continued long past her time in Charlottesville.
Hylton will forever be one of the best players to put on a Virginia uniform.
Former associate head coach Trevor Dunbar will take the reins of Virginia’s track and field and cross country programs, as announced Friday by Director of Athletics Carla Willliams.
