Like they did against Miami last year, the Cavaliers are ready to take down a national giant under the Saturday night lights in Charlottesville.
With multiple ranked teams falling over the weekend, Virginia leapfrogged the likes of Stanford and Nebraska into the No. 25 position in the AP Top 25.
The Cavaliers (2-0, 1-0 ACC) beat the Tribe (1-1, 0-0 CAA) behind a strong first half — the Cavaliers went into the break up 35-3 — and touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams.
Saturday’s decisive win against Pittsburgh provided more evidence that Virginia is taking the next step to become the state’s DBU. The Cavaliers’ pass defense will be the team’s strength once more in 2019.
With the game just a few days away, let’s take a look at the players to watch and the keys to the game that may decide the result.
The win marks just the second time the Cavaliers have defeated Pittsburgh since the Panthers joined the ACC in 2013.
With Virginia set to play its season opener at Pittsburgh Saturday, it’s time to breakdown the preseason rankings.
The changes will go into effect with the start of the 2019 season as Virginia plays William and Mary at home Sept. 6.
The Cavaliers have never won at Heinz Field. They have traveled to Pittsburgh five times and lost every time. That means nothing.
The road to winning the Coastal 2014 which includes the classic rivalry game against Virginia Tech 2014 will be anything but easy.
With the team in the full swing of fall camp and the season opener at Pittsburgh only a few weeks away — Saturday, Aug. 31 — it’s time to preview the season ahead.
As Virginia prepares for the start of the 2019 college football season, Mack, Hall, Snowden and Perkins will be essential for the Cavaliers to continue their success from last season.
After finishing 2-10 overall and 1-7 in the ACC in 2016, the Cavaliers' expectations have changed after making bowl games for two consecutive years and winning the Belk Bowl last year in decisive fashion.
Former Virginia defensive lineman Chris Long was recognized for his charitable work Tuesday night, receiving the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.
Several of the 23 freshmen that will be joining the Cavaliers next season will be counted on by Mendenhall to help Virginia continue its growth as a program.
Virginia football Coach Bronco Mendenhall has agreed to a two-year contract extension to coach the Cavaliers through the 2024 season.
Coach Bronco Mendenhall announced Tuesday that he is signing two graduate transfers who will immediately play for the Cavaliers in the fall.
The Virginia football team played its spring game Saturday at Scott Stadium on a beautiful day in Charlottesville.
After the 2019 NFL Draft concluded Saturday night, a slew of former Virginia football players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.
The Richmond native's size, athleticism and explosiveness in coverage were clearly attractive to the 49ers.
