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Mendenhall led to the Cavaliers to a 6-6 record in the 2021 regular season, bringing his overall record in Charlottesville to 36-38.

Bronco Mendenhall stepping down as head coach of Virginia football

By Joe von Storch | December 2, 2021

Six years after being hired, there is no doubt that Mendenhall will be leaving the program in a better position than when he was first announced as the head coach.

Virginia freshman inside linebacker West Weeks sacks Virginia Tech junior quarterback Braxton Burmeister during the second quarter Saturday. Weeks committed a roughing-the-punter penalty a play later.

VON STORCH: Virginia football took a major step back Saturday

By Joe von Storch | November 30, 2021

Despite the continued growth of Coach Bronco Mendenhall’s program over the last six years, the loss to the Hokies puts Virginia in a precarious position.

Virginia junior quarterback Brennan Armstrong returned from a rib injury and did not miss a beat, throwing for nearly 500 yards.

Virginia falls to No. 18 Pittsburgh 48-38 on the road

By Joe von Storch | November 21, 2021

It seemed like the game was there for the taking for the Cavaliers, but a number of costly mistakes proved to be the difference against the Panthers.

The Cavaliers will face their third ranked opponent in as many games when they visit No. 20 Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon.

Virginia looks to get back on track in crucial ACC Coastal battle against No. 20 Pittsburgh

By Joe von Storch | November 17, 2021

A loss to the heavily-favored Panthers Saturday afternoon would eliminate the Cavaliers from contention for division crown, halting the momentum built up through eight games of the season.

Virginia football Coach Bronco Mendenhall (left) and Virginia Tech football Coach Justin Fuente (right) have led their respective programs in different directions since both joining in 2015.

VON STORCH: Two coaches, two different trajectories

By Joe von Storch | November 17, 2021

The coaches' trajectories at their respective schools could not have been more different — a fact made plainly obvious by Fuente parting ways with Virginia Tech Tuesday morning.

Nearly 58,000 fans packed the stands of Scott Stadium for a primetime matchup against Florida State in 2019.

What it takes to fill Scott Stadium

By Joe von Storch | November 11, 2021

Between 2003 and 2005, attendance remarkably averaged over 60,000 fans per game, but that number gradually declined for more than a decade before bottoming out in 2017 at less than 40,000.

Virginia junior quarterback Brennan Armstrong celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the third quarter against Georgia Tech Saturday night.

Virginia football explodes on offense, beats Georgia Tech 48-40

By Joe von Storch | October 24, 2021

Virginia fell behind by two touchdowns early but rallied to outscore the Yellow Jackets and survive a late scare.

The Cavaliers celebrate after one of five turnovers in their blowout win over the Blue Devils in 2019.

Virginia football looks to extend winning streak to three games against Duke

By Joe von Storch | October 15, 2021

The Cavaliers (4-2, 2-2 ACC) — beneficiaries of back-to-back missed game-winning field goals from their opponents — are heavy favorites Saturday against a Duke squad many have tabbed as the worst team in the ACC.

Virginia junior tight end Grant Misch celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown with less than 30 seconds remaining against Louisville Saturday afternoon.

Virginia pulls off miraculous comeback, downs Louisville 34-33 on the road

By Joe von Storch | October 10, 2021

For the second time in as many weeks, the Cavaliers benefitted from a missed field goal with time expiring to escape with a conference road victory, this time against the Cardinals.

The Cavaliers seek their first road win in nearly two years against Miami Thursday night.

Virginia football looks to break out of slump Thursday night against Miami

By Joe von Storch | September 29, 2021

Virginia now faces a short week as they travel to Miami for a Thursday night clash in what has become a must-win game if the Cavaliers hope to capture the ACC Coastal crown.

Joe von Storch

Bronco Mendenhall stepping down as head coach of Virginia football

VON STORCH: Virginia football took a major step back Saturday

Virginia falls to No. 18 Pittsburgh 48-38 on the road

Virginia looks to get back on track in crucial ACC Coastal battle against No. 20 Pittsburgh

VON STORCH: Two coaches, two different trajectories

What it takes to fill Scott Stadium

Virginia football explodes on offense, beats Georgia Tech 48-40

Virginia football looks to extend winning streak to three games against Duke

Virginia pulls off miraculous comeback, downs Louisville 34-33 on the road

Virginia football looks to break out of slump Thursday night against Miami

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