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Virginia no longer a sleeper after statement win over NC State

Virginia no longer a sleeper after statement win over NC State

Head coach Tony Elliott's team took control from the first whistle.

Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises
Beau Pribula shines in Virginia debut as Cavaliers thump NC State
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Virginia Women’s Soccer Escapes Late vs Yale

Men’s soccer (4 – 0 victors over American on Friday) and football (runaway victors over NC State on Saturday) had set the tone for the women as they looked to complete the weekend sweep.  The Yale Bulldogs had other plans.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 30

The Great Wall of Virginia and ‘Big Boy Football’

"Big boy football." That was the caption of a social media post by Virginia Athletics, referring to an absolute grind in which the Cavaliers drove and took 12 minutes of game time, capped off with a touchdown — putting the game completely out of reach for NC State.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 30
Tony Elliott’s Virginia program just won an enormously consequential audition

Tony Elliott’s Virginia program just won an enormously consequential audition

“Like it's hard to describe, but you know it when you feel it,” Tony Elliott said. “Feel it when you feel it.” In the first domestic Power Four game of the 2026 college football season, Virginia beat the brakes off of NC State.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 30
Whose stock rose and fell in Virginia's season opening win?

Whose stock rose and fell in Virginia's season opening win?

Football coaches are notorious perfectionists, but even Tony Elliott and his staff will have a tough time finding much to complain about when they review the tape of Virginia's season-opening 34-8 victory over NC State.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 30
PFF Grades and Snap Counts For Virginia in Their 34-8 Win Over NC State

PFF Grades and Snap Counts For Virginia in Their 34-8 Win Over NC State

The Virginia Cavaliers could not have asked for a better start to their season than the one they had yesterday against NC State. In what was considered

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 30
Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises

Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises

Many stars shined in Week 0 of the college football season on Saturday. Yardbarker kept track of several.  Each week of the season, we'll spotlight some of these top performers, some of whom may eventually be playing on Sundays.

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Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 30
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly From Virginia's 34-8 Win Over NC State

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly From Virginia's 34-8 Win Over NC State

Sometimes it is best not to get too excited about week zero or week one wins because there are always results that we look back on later in the season and wonder how they happened.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 29

Three crucial notes to know from Tony Elliott’s presser post-NC State win

Virginia began its season with an incredible 34-8 win over NC State. Postgame, Coach Tony Elliott took questions from the media. Here are three important notes from Elliott and Saturday's win.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 29

Virginia's opener shows that last season wasn't a fluke

Maybe now they'll get more than one vote in the AP poll. The Cavaliers looked like a ranked team in a 34-8 win over NC State at home Saturday. Preseason skepticism — at least externally — surrounded the Virginia football team.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 29

Instant takeaways from UVA’s dominant win over NC State

Virginia started the 2026 season with a bang, defeating NC State 34-8 at Scott Stadium. The Cavaliers excelled in all phases of play and made a statement by blasting the Wolfpack.

Beau Pribula News / Saturday Blitz / August 29
Virginia couldn't have asked for a better debut from Beau Pribula in blowout of NC State

Virginia couldn't have asked for a better debut from Beau Pribula in blowout of NC State

Tony Elliott was slowly building the Virginia Cavaliers until he put together a special season in 2025, bringing the program to the ACC Championship Game, where they fell just short in overtime.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 29

What we need to see from Virginia football in season opener against NC State

Gameday has finally arrived. The first test on Virginia’s journey back to title contention comes against a talented NC State team — but this game impacts

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 29
Here's what you need to know about Virginia's season opener against NC State

Here's what you need to know about Virginia's season opener against NC State

Season openers don't get much bigger than this one, as Virginia hosts NC State for a big ACC game Saturday. Here's what you need to know about the Cavaliers' first contest of the season.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 29
Here are five key NC State players Virginia needs to watch today

Here are five key NC State players Virginia needs to watch today

Mention NC State football to any Virginia fan, and one name almost automatically immediately arises: CJ Bailey. And with good reason. The junior quarterback dissected the Cavaliers in last season's meeting in Raleigh, running for two touchdowns and passing for another in the Wolfpack's 35-31 victory.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 28
Virginia vs. NC State: Game preview, matchup breakdown and final score prediction

Virginia vs. NC State: Game preview, matchup breakdown and final score prediction

Less than 24 hours from now, Virginia and NC State will begin a crucial ACC football game. A bevy of new Cavaliers will don their special orange uniforms and jog onto the field for a massive home ovation at Scott Stadium.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 28
Three Bold Predictions For Virginia's Week Zero Game vs NC State

Three Bold Predictions For Virginia's Week Zero Game vs NC State

College Football is finally back. After a long offseason and summer, Week Zero commences tomorrow, and perhaps the biggest game of the day is going to take place in Charlottesville between Virginia and NC State.

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 28
Virginia vs. NC State: Preview Betting Odds, and More

Virginia vs. NC State: Preview Betting Odds, and More

Virginia is going to be playing in a pivotal ACC game in week zero, and it is arguably the game with the highest impact in college football's first weekend.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 28
Twelve reasons to be optimistic about Virginia football in 2026

Twelve reasons to be optimistic about Virginia football in 2026

Tomorrow, there will be college football. The Virginia Cavaliers begin the 2026 season with an ACC duel against NC State. Beyond that, though, the 2026 season should be an exciting (and important) one for the program.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 27
These three defensive players will be key to Virginia's hopes against NC State

These three defensive players will be key to Virginia's hopes against NC State

One of the few times Virginia's defense failed to rise to the occasion last season was the Cavaliers' Week 2 non-conference loss to NC State. The Wolfpack rolled up 216 rushing yards and 200 through the air in a 35-31 victory in Raleigh, N.C., with quarterback CJ Bailey running for two touchdowns and throwing for one.

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 27
Three Biggest Questions Facing Virginia Football in Their Week Zero Game vs NC State

Three Biggest Questions Facing Virginia Football in Their Week Zero Game vs NC State

College football season is finally here, and the Virginia Cavaliers are playing in arguably the biggest game of week zero. This is perhaps the biggest

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / August 27
Three key matchups will determine if Virginia can beat NC State

Three key matchups will determine if Virginia can beat NC State

Virginia is not starting the season with an essentially guaranteed victory over an FCS opponent. The Cavaliers begin their season with a crucial ACC battle against NC State. This could be one of Virginia's most difficult games of the entire campaign.

Virginia Cavaliers News / ACC Digital Network / August 24
Virginia Cavaliers News / ACC Digital Network / August 23
Solomon Beebe News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21
Virginia running back Solomon Beebe charged with animal cruelty

Virginia running back Solomon Beebe charged with animal cruelty

Virginia running back and kick returner Solomon Beebe was arrested Monday on three Class 1 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty, according to court records obtained by 247Sports.

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