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Friday, Virginia football announced a future non-conference series with Vanderbilt. It is currently the only SEC home-and-home on the docket for the Cavaliers.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 21

Virginia alum Katie Douglass sets world 50 freestyle record

Former University of Virginia swimmer Katie Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle Friday night at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet in Indianapolis..

Virginia Cavaliers News / ACC Digital Network / June 21

Watch: These two teams always put on a show #virginiacavaliers #virginiatech #accfootball

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 20

Way-too-early UVA 2026 opponent preview: Penultimate road trip to Wake Forest on Halloween

Three of Virginia’s four road games are in the month of October. The calendar switch to November marks a transition period for the Cavaliers — they end the season with a bye, home versus Cal and North Carolina and then a road duel at Virginia Tech.

Will Bettridge News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 20

One-on-one with Virginia Cavaliers Kicker Will Bettridge

UVA On SI checked in with Will Bettridge to discuss the upcoming season and his Virginia career. Here is the June 18 interview, edited for length and clarity: Xander Tilock: You are 16 points away from Virginia's all-time scoring record.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 20

Three reasons to be optimistic about Virginia's 2027 football recruiting class

National recruiting analysts have not been exactly overwhelmed by Virginia's 2027 football recruiting class. With a baker's dozen high school commitments so far, the Cavaliers have earned a modest No.

Virginia Cavaliers News / ACC Digital Network / June 20

Watch: He stood on his head #virginiacavaliers #accsoccer #collegesoccer

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 20

Best and worst case scenarios for Virginia Basketball's Incoming transfer class

UVA Head Coach Ryan Odom was very stringent when it came to this year's transfer class, only going after players who bring certain qualities to a Virginia basketball team with sky-high expectations entering the 2026/2027 season.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 19

Way-too-early 2026 opponent preview: Virginia and Duke, primetime 10 months in the making

Virginia and Duke, for the ACC title. Sounds like a men’s basketball game. Maybe it could be a men’s lacrosse game. But no, this 2025 duel was for the ACC Championship in football.

3-star CB Sa Rex commits to Virginia, spurns Penn State and Northwestern

Virginia football just received some excellent news from a player that they've been recruiting incredibly hard for the past month. 3-star CB Sa Rex from Varina High School in Richmond has officially committed to UVA over programs like Penn State, Northwestern, and Pittsburgh.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 19

Virginia, Vanderbilt announce future two-game football series

Both coming off breakthrough football seasons, Virginia and Vanderbilt announced a future two-game, home-and-home football series on Friday morning. The Cavaliers, who won a school-record 11 games in 2025, will visit Nashville's FirstBank Stadium on Sept.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 19

The overlooked position group that could define Virginia's defense in 2026

A plethora of defensive playmakers are returning to the Virginia defense in 2026, but one position group is still a pretty big unknown for UVA defensive coordinator John Rudzinski.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 19

Who will lead Virginia Basketball in scoring this season?

One of the keys to Virginia's surprising men's basketball success in 2025-26 was its balanced offensive attack. Yes, freshman forward Thijs De Ridder was the Cavaliers' clear go-to guy.

Will Bettridge News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 19

Will Bettridge, Ted Lasso and the embodiment of a Virginia football player

Will Bettridge is about to become Virginia’s all-time leading scorer. He is like a goldfish, according to former Virginia kicker Matt Ganyard. “I think about what makes a great kicker,” Ganyard said in an interview with UVA On SI.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 18

UVA football is officially trending for two 2027 wide receiver targets

Virginia has undoubtedly been gaining some steam on the recruiting trail for the 2027 cycle, with the latest development being the simple fact that they just received crystal ball predictions for three standout wide receiver prospects.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 18

Three Star WR Prospect Tajeh Watson is Virginia's latest 2027 football commitment

Virginia's deep coaching ties to the state of South Carolina helped the Cavaliers add their latest football commitment. Tajeh Watson, a three-star receiver from Anderson.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 18

June tier rankings and projections for 2026 ACC football: Virginia should contend

Summertime is here, and so is the countdown to August. The 2026 college football season is rapidly approaching. Let’s take a look at how the ACC shapes up, a few months in advance.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 18

‘The best athlete in America’: Will Yow staying with Virginia, withdraws from MLB Draft

One of the highest-ranked recruits in Virginia baseball’s 2026 class is Will Yow from the neighboring St. Anne’s-Belfield School, ranked as the sixth-best high school shortstop in the class.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 18

2026-27 Virginia men’s basketball roster released — what stands out?

The 2026-27 roster for Virginia men’s basketball is officially live on the Virginia Sports website. Some things were previously known — this is a team that features rare continuity, with only a few transfers to supplement a Cavaliers squad that won 30 games and finished second in the ACC last year.

Virginia Cavaliers News / ACC Digital Network / June 18

Watch: Get out of the way #virginiacavaliers #accbasketball #collegebasketball

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 18

For a change, Virginia's women open with optimism

For the past 49 seasons, the Virginia women's basketball team has had just four head coaches. And only one of them managed to produce a winning record in her first season: Joanne Boyle, who went 25-11 after succeeding Hall of Famer Debbie Ryan in 2011-12.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 18