Bryce Hall
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney high-fives fans after an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Clemson won 38-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Stout defenses could play role in outcome of ACC title game

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 04, 2019 02:17 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia looks to get back on winning track vs Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 18, 2019 04:25 PM EDT

Virginia cornerback Bryce Hall (34) gestures as he leaves the field on a cart during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia star cornerback Bryce Hall out for season

Oct. 14, 2019 02:08 PM EDT

Virginia place kicker Brian Delaney (26) is congratulated by defensive tackle Eli Hanback (58) after making field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami holds off No. 20 Virginia 17-9 for 1st ACC win

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 11, 2019 11:29 PM EDT

Virginia loses CB Bryce Hall to a lower left leg injury

Oct. 11, 2019 09:25 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Virginia preseason All-American cornerback Bryce Hall suffered an injury to his lower left leg and was taken off the field on a cart...

Florida State wide receiver Tamorrion Terry (15) is tackled by Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
No. 25 Virginia barely hangs on, beats Seminoles 31-24

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 14, 2019 11:41 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Virginia wide receiver Joe Reed (2) makes a catch along the sideline in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The call was reviewed and confirmed a catch. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Cavaliers ride Perkins, defense to 30-14 win over Pitt

By Will Graves Aug. 31, 2019 11:12 PM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett looking to pass in a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Pittsburgh. How far Pitt goes toward repeating as ACC Coastal Division champions will rely heavily on if quarterback Kenny Pickett and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple can revive a dormant passing game.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Virginia, Pitt meet in season opener with serious stakes

By Will Graves Aug. 30, 2019 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2017, file photo, Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall talks to a fellow coach after spring football practice at their indoor facility in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Perkins, Virginia facing new challenge: Expectations

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 13, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

South Carolina's Shi Smith (13) runs as Virginia's Juan Thornhill (21) chases during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Perkins, Zaccheaus lead Virginia over South Carolina 28-0

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2018 03:40 PM EST

File-This Nov. 4, 2017, file photo shows Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall reacting after a win over Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. Mendenhall said the extra practices have been critical to the development of the team's up-and-coming players as he tries to build the program, but for seniors like safety Juan Thornhill, who will be playing his final game, much more is at stake in the year the leaders have hyped a `new standard' for Virginia. (AP Photo/Zack Wajsgras, File)
QB Bentley leads South Carolina vs. Virginia in Belk Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2018 02:13 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley (19) throws a pass under pressure from Akron defensive lineman Brock Boxen (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Akron 28-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Belk Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 06:04 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) tosses a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Overtime FG gives Hokies wild 34-31 win over Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2018 07:54 PM EST

Georgia Tech place kicker Wesley Wells (38) leaps in the air after kicking the winning field goal against Virginia during overtime of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 30-27. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Ga Tech wins fourth straight, beating Virginia 30-27 in OT

By Paul Newberry Nov. 17, 2018 07:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Syracuse defensive lineman Alton Robinson, top, sacks Louisville quarterback Jawon Pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Syracuse, N.Y. Robinson, Florida State's Brian Burns and Boston College's Wyatt Ray are tied for eighth in sacks with nine each. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
ACC defenders make national presence felt with clutch plays

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 14, 2018 01:08 PM EST

Friday Night Lights: Pitt, Virginia set for key ACC matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 10:47 AM EDT
Pittsburgh (4-4, 3-1 ACC) at No. 23 Virginia (6-2, 4-1, No. 25 CFP), Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT (ESPN2) Line: Virginia by 7. Series record:...

North Carolina's Beau Corrales (88) breaks a tackle from Virginia's free safety Brenton Nelson (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Charlottesville, Va. (Zack Wajsgras /The Daily Progress via AP)
Perkins leads Virginia past North Carolina, 31-21

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 27, 2018 03:48 PM EDT

Miami quarterback Malik Rosier (12) is sacked by Virginia linebacker Zane Zandier (33) and defensive end Mandy Alonso, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia uses defense to beat No. 16 Miami, 16-13

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 13, 2018 10:34 PM EDT

Virginia seeks better start this time against Spiders

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 31, 2018 06:53 AM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bronco Mendenhall remembers the day reality set in at Virginia. Two years ago, the Cavaliers played their...