Let's be honest. Even the most die-hard of Virginia supporters would struggle to find a reason for optimism as the Cavaliers prepare to visit 14th-ranked Wake Forest this Saturday.
Saturday, Virginia baseball closed out its fall slate with a 4-3 victory over James Madison (plus an extra 1.5 innings for an extended look at players).
The next opponent for Virginia football is a road battle No. 14 Wake Forest, which appears be the second-best team in the ACC. That is not the ideal matchup for a 4-4 Cavaliers team that is 0-3 away from Scott Stadium this season.
Opportunity and adversity often go hand-in-hand. That is certainly true this week, as Virginia football hits the road for a Halloween duel at No. 14 Wake Forest.
Another week, another loss for the Virginia Cavaliers. UVA was back at home on Friday night to face Duke in an ACC Championship game rematch, and the Cavaliers lost their first home game of the season.
Virginia had a lead. It had the game in hand, until it didn't. The Cavaliers lost a 19-16 battle against Duke Friday night, falling to 4-4 in frustrating fashion.
When Kam Robinson finally delivered the signature play Virginia fans had breathlessly awaited for nearly 12 months, even he figured things would be different.
We are officially 10 days away from the start of Virginia's 2026-27 campaign. The Cavaliers, ranked No. 9 to start the season, have concluded preseason play and are now preparing for the home opener against Drexel Nov.
If Virginia football were a stock, there might be a rush to sell at the moment. Friday's 19-16 loss to Duke was the Cavaliers' third defeat in four games and ended any slim hopes they may have harbored of reaching the ACC title game or even a prestigious bowl.
A season that began with promise and high expectations is on the verge of collapse. Virginia's dreary 19-16 loss to visiting Duke on Friday night left coaches, players, and fans frustrated.
Heading into the game's waning minutes, Virginia had a slim lead against Duke. Then disaster ensued. The Cavaliers offense went ice-cold, and its defense did not have one more sturdy drive in it.
Virginia's loss to Duke was tough. So was the postgame press conference, during which Coach Tony Elliott was asked some very difficult questions about this Cavaliers football team.
The Cardiac Cavaliers are still here. They just haven't won as many games as they did last year. Virginia suffered a heartbreaking 19-16 loss against Duke Friday night, failing to earn revenge for last season's ACC title loss.
The Cardiac Cavaliers are still here. They just haven't won as many games as they did last year. Virginia suffered a heartbreaking 19-16 loss against Duke Friday night, failing to earn revenge for last season's ACC title loss.
Tonight, Virginia welcomes Duke to Scott Stadium for a primetime duel on ESPN. The Cavaliers take center stage, needing a win to keep its goals within distant reach.
Virginia football is back in action tonight. Here is a complete preview: Duke is undefeated when Nate Sheppard at running back gets to 100 rushing yards.
Virginia needed this game, needed this win. Through Thursday night, here are the ACC standings: Duke has one game in hand over Virginia, while Notre Dame,
Thursday night, Virginia dominated Villanova in a 93-71 road victory to close out the preseason slate. Coach Ryan Odom's squad is ranked No. 9 in the country for several reasons, some of which were displayed tonight.
It doesn't take a football savant to recognize the focus of Duke's offensive game plan. The Blue Devils' attack revolves heavily around sophomore tailback Nate Sheppard, who leads the ACC in rushing yards (820) and touchdowns (eight) through six games.
This not the same Duke team from last year, according to Virginia tight end John Rogers. Both teams have seen several players come and go (especially in the case of the Blue Devils).
Nate Sheppard, a midseason All-America choice at running back, and the offense deservedly get much of the credit for Duke's 4-2 record at midseason. But the Blue Devils' defense has carried its share of the load as well.
Virginia has had more than its fair share of primetime games so far this season. That will continue to happen. The Cavaliers have not played on a non-national noon broadcast — a trend that continues at least until November.
If it wasn’t the best ACC Championship game, it was right up there. Virginia wasn’t supposed to be there. The Cavaliers were the wonderful surprise of 2025.