Hasise Dubois
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

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, right, celebrates with his wife, Megan, left, and daughter Breelyn in front of fans after defeating Vanderbilt in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Unfamiliar rivals Florida, Virginia headed to Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 08, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs between Virginia safety Joey Blount (29) and Virginia safety Chris Moore (7) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 3 Clemson tops No. 22 Virginia 62-17 for ACC title

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 07, 2019 11:09 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates the a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson, Virginia ACC title game features bevy of playmakers

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 03, 2019 02:29 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) runs in front of William & Mary defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Bryce Perkins' poise key to success for No. 21 Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 19, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Virginia running back Wayne Taulapapa (21) scores a touchdown under Florida State defensive back Cyrus Fagan (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Saturday night lights: No. 21 Virginia hosts Old Dominion

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

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

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 - 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

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Virginia's wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) breaks past several North Carolina defenders for a score during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. As the start of fall practice approaches, the Cavaliers have to identify the playmakers most likely to fill the voids left by the graduations of Olamide Zaccheaus and Jordan Ellis. Enter Hasise Dubois and Joe Reed, the top returning receivers from a year ago. (Zack Wajsgras /The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Virginia looking for playmakers to help QB Bryce Perkins

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jul. 16, 2019 01:51 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

Virginia's tailback Jordan Ellis (1) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Charlottesville, Va. (Zack Wajsgras /The Daily Progress via AP)
Liberty at Virginia 11/10/2018

Nov. 10, 2018 06:25 PM EST

North Carolina's Nathan Elliott (11) launches a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Charlottesville, Va. (Zack Wajsgras /The Daily Progress via AP)
North Carolina at Virginia 10/27/2018

Oct. 27, 2018 03:49 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) runs with the ball against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Charlottesville, Va. The excitement still exists that Virginia has the players to be very dynamic on offense. All the Cavaliers (3-2) need now is to get more players involved to find a better balance.(Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Virginia seeking more offensive balance vs No. 16 Miami

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 08, 2018 05:16 PM EDT

Explosive Virginia offense sparks win over Ohio, 45-31

By Terry Mccormick Sep. 16, 2018 01:29 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall called the whole situation surrounding Saturday's game against Ohio "weird." Despite the obstacles and...