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No. 14 Virginia is off to its best start since the 2018-19 season, which culminated with a national championship under former head coach Tony Bennett.

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Three Major Reasons Why Virginia Football Is an ACC Contender in 2026

The Virginia Cavaliers had a remarkable run during their 2025 campaign, ultimately earning a spot in the ACC Championship Game, where they faced the Missouri Tigers.

Virginia Cavaliers News / ACC Digital Network / January 22

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College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 22

Way-Too-Early Preview of Virginia Football's 2026 Roster

Tony Elliott took some heat when the transfer portal opened due to his lack of progress in bolstering the Virginia Cavaliers' roster. However, he picked up momentum and quickly started to replenish his numbers, plugging each gap one by one.

Saturday's Virginia-North Carolina Basketball Game Time Has Been Moved

Virginia Basketball has a huge matchup this weekend at home against North Carolina and the school announced today that the game time has been moved. Due to the forecast of a winter storm hitting the Mid-Atlantic region this weekend, the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball game vs.

Thomas Thomas News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 21

How Good Has Malik Thomas Been For Virginia Basketball This Season?

Virginia is one of the best teams in the country and is 16-2 this season, with a major rival coming in town in the North Carolina Tar Heels on a big day for the Hoos at home.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 20

Virginia Basketball Continues To Trend Up In The Latest Bracketology Release

Virginia Basketball continues to play well and they are still managing to fly under the radar. The Cavaliers stand at 16-2 and have won five straight games since losing their ACC opener to Virginia Tech, with the last two wins coming against good ACC squads such as Louisville and SMU on the road.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 20

Virginia Football Finishes The Season Ranked For The First Time Since 2004

For the first time since 2004, the Virginia Cavaliers have finished the season ranked in the AP Poll. The Cavaliers moved up four spots to No. 16 in the final poll that was released today, one day after Indiana defeated Miami in the national championship game.

Virginia Cavaliers News / SwimSwam / January 19

Virginia Women Stay Perfect; Hokie Men Pull Off Upset vs. Cavaliers

By Robert Gibbs on SwimSwam Saturday, January 17, 2026 Christiansburg Aquatic Center, Christiansburg, VA SCY Dual Meet Format Scores Women: Virginia 201, Virginia Tech 87 Men: Virginia Tech 157, Virginia 104 The Virginia Cavaliers made the trip to Christiansburg Saturday to take on their in-state and ACC rivals, the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 19

Virginia Head Coach Ryan Odom Talks Honoring Former Cavaliers Legendary Coach Tony Bennett And Their Relationship

It is a big weekend for the Virginia Cavaliers who will host rival North Carolina and also honor its former legendary head basketball coach Tony Bennett who was a head coach for the Cavaliers for 15 seasons.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 19

What Virginia's Offensive Transfer Portal Additions Mean For The Cavaliers

Virginia did a really good job of improving its roster on offense despite changes throughout. Several players graduated and moved on, including J’Mari Taylor and Harrison Waylee.

Virginia Loses Commitment Of Former Kent State EDGE Jamond Mathis After He Chooses Big 12 School

In a stunning development, Virginia loses the commitment of former Kent State edge rusher Jamond Mathis, who flipped his pledge to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 19

Predicting Where Virginia Will Be Ranked In The Latest AP Basketball Poll

Virginia looks like the team to beat in college basketball and bolstered its resume this past week with road victories over Louisville and SMU. Both were quad 1 victories for the Cavaliers, and they picked up their first AP Top 25 win of the season over Louisville on Tuesday night.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 19

The Biggest Transfer Portal Loss For The Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia has done a spectacular job of retooling the roster after finishing with its most wins in program history in 2025 and adding a bowl victory. They went 7-1 in the ACC and had a shot at an ACC title.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 18

Five Players Virginia Is Glad Didn’t Hit The Portal

Virginia is having one of its best portal cycles in the Tony Elliot regime and adding players who can make a big impact in 2026. Above all else, they have also done a stellar job of keeping players and not allowing them to enter the portal and return for another year with the Hoos.