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FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence runs for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Lawrence was voted The Associated Press offensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference and was one of a league-best 10 Clemson selections to the AP all-ACC team. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
No. 2 Clemson, No. 4 Notre Dame headline AP all-ACC honors

By Aaron Beard Dec. 21, 2020 12:31 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws a pass against Abilene Christian during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Struggling Florida State gets set to host surging Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 27, 2020 10:57 AM EST

Abilene Christian tight end Remington Lutz (86) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong throws for 4 TDs, Virginia beats Abilene Christian

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 21, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Virginia looks to extend win streak, hosts Abilene Christian

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 19, 2020 04:53 PM EST
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall is well aware that he's likely one of the few members of the Cavaliers program that knew Abilene Christian fielded a football...

FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) reaches for a touchdown next to North Carolina defensive back Cam'Ron Kelly (9) and defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) during an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Louisville has paused all football activities and its Saturday game at Virginia has been postponed at least a week due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra told reporters Wednesday night, Nov. 4, the program has 10 players who have tested positive for COVID-19 and five players who were in quarantine because of contact tracing. Five support staff members also tested positive and two others are in quarantine.(Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Virginia, Louisville meet a week after game postponed

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 12, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Virginia wide receiver Ra'Shaun Henry (17) scores a touchdown against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 31, 2020 11:51 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall directs his players during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Clemson in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. One year after dynamic quarterback Bryce Perkins led Virginia to its first Coastal Division title in the Atlantic Coast Conference and a trip to the Orange Bowl, the Cavaliers will put Bronco Mendenhall’s new standard to a big test this season.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Virginia looks to fill voids, repeat as Coastal champ

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 01, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, and Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen, right, pose for a photograph during a news conference for the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Florida plays Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. (AP Photo/Mario Houben)
Cavs try to take 'next step' in Orange Bowl against Gators

By Steven Wine Dec. 29, 2019 02:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock scrambles during the second half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons in Canton, Ohio. The Broncos are bringing rookie quarterback Lock back to practice Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, to see if he is going to be able to play this season. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Clemson's Swinney, Cavs' Mendenhall on similar ACC paths

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 05, 2019 02:59 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) breaks the tackle of Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller (28) for a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia views matchup vs No. 3 Clemson as ‘opportunity’

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 02, 2019 04:52 PM EST

Virginia's Lamont Atkins (5) scores a touchdown against Liberty during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Perkins, Virginia cruise past Liberty, 55-27

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2019 03:49 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) works in the pocket against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Notre Dame puts playoff hopes up vs No. 18 Virginia

By John Fineran Sep. 27, 2019 12:57 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) works in the pocket against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Irish seek rebound from loss against No. 18 Virginia

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
College Football Picks: Follow-up time for Wisconsin, Auburn

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 25, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Old Dominion running back Matt Geiger (44) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Eric Kumah (9) and Blake Watson (28) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
No. 21 Virginia rallies past Old Dominion to stay undefeated

Sep. 22, 2019 12:39 AM 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

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

Duke wide receiver Chris Taylor (82) reaches for a pass as Virginia cornerback Tim Harris (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. The pass fell incomplete. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Perkins leads Virginia past Duke 28-14

By Nolan Hayes Oct. 20, 2018 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Miami head coach Mark Richt walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Miami Gardens, Fla. Virginia led 28-14 early in the third quarter at Miami a year ago, but two touchdowns, one defensive, in a span of seven seconds pulled the Hurricanes even, and they scored the last 30 points in a 44-28 victory. The Two schools meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Virginia looks to finish the job in rematch vs No.16 Miami

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 12, 2018 02:16 PM EDT