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Cavaliers hope football success will translate to fuller stands at Scott Stadium

If you build it -- a winning football progam, that is -- will they come? Virginia's football program certainly hopes so. Coming off a school-record 11-win season, the Cavaliers have launched an initiative to fill the stands at Scott Stadium more regularly this fall.

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3 burning questions surrounding Virginia's quarterback room entering fall camp

With Tony Elliott officially naming Beau Pribula as the starter at quarterback heading into 2026, UVA fans can move on to some of the other pressing questions that they have about the position group.

Virginia Cavaliers News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 17

Greg McElroy Names Under-the-Radar Team That Could Shock the ACC

The Virginia Cavaliers entered the 2025 season with significant pressure surrounding head coach Tony Elliott. Entering his fourth season, Elliott had yet to produce the results many expected in Charlottesville.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 16

Four Virginia Cavaliers who could be fantasy football stars

Fantasy college football has arrived on Yahoo. Throughout the 2026 season, football enthusiasts can compete with one another in an ultra-popular staple of American football culture. The Virginia Cavaliers are available as draftable options in Yahoo’s college fantasy game.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 16

ACC makes enormous change to football tiebreakers: How is Virginia affected?

A major adjustment has been implemented for ACC football. After a cinematic five-way tie for second place last season, the ACC has changed its tiebreaker rules.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 16

Beau Pribula's ACC Kickoff message to Virginia fans has Wahoo Nation buzzing

Virginia football's newest starting quarterback, Beau Pribula, was a standout at UVA's ACC Kickoff session yesterday (7/15), not only for the humble things that he said about himself as both a leader and teammate in Charlottesville, but for some of his final remarks of the day.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 16

Staff continuity plays a big role in Virginia's success under Tony Elliott

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It may seem counterintuitive for a program that has invested heavily in the NCAA transfer portal in each of the past two seasons. But for Virginia head football coach Tony Elliott, stability is important.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 16

Virginia Head Coach Tony Elliott calls loss of opening trip to Brazil 'bittersweet'

Tony Elliott always talks about a holistic approach to making his University of Virginia athletes into better men as well as improved football players.

Virginia Cavaliers News / ACC Digital Network / July 15

Watch: Tony Elliott Virginia Press Conference | 2026 ACC Football Kickoff

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Everything Virginia OL McKale Boley had to say at ACC Football Kickoff

Senior offensive tackle McKale Boley was one of three Virginia players who spoke at Wednesday's annual ACC Kickoff preseason media event. Here's what he had to say: McKALE BOLEY: "I think it's important for a team because a team is led from the trenches, at least good teams are led from the trenches.

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Everything Virginia LB Kam Robinson had to say at ACC Football Kickoff

Linebacker Kam Robinson hopes to be back for Virginia's 2026 season opener after a torn ACL prematurely ended his 2025 season. Here's what he had to say at Wednesday's ACC Kickoff: Q. You came into last season dominating, then the injury happens.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 15

Everything Virginia QB Beau Pribula had to say at ACC Kickoff

On the same day that the news became official that Beau Pribula enters fall camp as Virginia's starting quarterback, he answered questions at the annual ACC Kickoff preseason media event.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 15

Everything Virginia Head Coach Tony Elliott had to say at ACC Football Kickoff

Coming off a record-setting 11-3 season, Virginia football coach Tony Elliott addressed the media at Wednesday's ACC Kickoff preseason event. Here's what he had to say: TONY ELLIOTT: "Wow.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 15

ACC's new football tiebreaker system may not help Virginia

After an unwieldy five-way tie allowed Duke to find its unlikely way into (and win) last season's ACC football championship game, the conference absorbed some justified criticism.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 15

Tony Elliott Names Beau Pribula as Virginia's Starting Quarterback at 2026 ACC Kickoff

ACC Media Days officially kicked off this morning, with Virginia HC Tony Elliott speaking about a plethora of topics, but what stood out most was what he said about the Cavaliers' quarterback position heading into the 2026 season.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 14

Too Low or Too High: Breaking Down the Latest Way-Too-Early Bracketology Projections for UVA Basketball

Joe Lunardi, heralded college basketball analyst, updated his projected 2026-27 NCAA Tournament bracket this morning. Virginia was given a No. 3 seed, which would repeat its prefix from last season.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 14

Buy or sell? 3 audacious predictions for UVA basketball heading into 2026/2027

Virginia basketball has some lofty expectations this season after suffering a frustrating loss to Tennessee in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Though the program brought in some exciting players this offseason, there's definitely some uncertainty surrounding the team right now.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 13

Where are they now? Former Virginia basketball stars playing overseas in 2026

It's no secret that Virginia basketball has an excellent track record of getting players to the pro level, whether that's in the United States or Europe.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 13

ESPN just handed Virginia fans early bragging rights over Virginia Tech

One of the things that college football fans keep an eye on each year is ESPN's FPI (Football Power Index) rankings heading into the season, and Virginia fans got a nice little surprise this year.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / July 13

Three questions for Virginia's special-teams unit in 2026

Among the most underrated factors in Virginia's 2025 football success was the consistently solid and often spectacular play of the Cavaliers' special teams.

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Three biggest questions for Virginia's wide receiver room this fall

It's not a secret that Virginia offensive coordinator Des Kitchings loves to establish a strong ground game. The Cavaliers averaged over 39 rushing attempts per game last season en route to winning the Atlantic Conference regular-season title, with J'Mari Taylor gaining 1,062 yards and Harrison Waylee 556.