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Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, talks with Virginia Tech head coach J.C. Price prior to the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov 27, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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Nov. 27, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall reacts to a play against Georgia Techduring an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong's six TDs lift Virginia past Yellow Jackets, 48-40

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 23, 2021 11:52 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws a pass to tight end Billy Kemp IV (4) during the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. Armstrong is back at quarterback. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Experience abounds as Virginia looks to rebound from 2020

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 18, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Chase Brice (8) throws the ball against Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong, Davis help Virginia rally past winless Duke 38-20

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 26, 2020 09:04 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

Pittsburgh's Paris Ford (12) celebrates with Damar Hamlin after Ford scored a touchdown after an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
ACC 'carnival' in Coastal Division poised for wild finish

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 09, 2019 11:37 AM 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

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles for a first down against Virginia in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett, Panthers look to hang tough after rough opener

By Will Graves Sep. 02, 2019 04:38 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

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

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

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Virginia's quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) scrambles away from two North Carolina defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. Pittsburgh faces Virginia on Friday. ( (Zack Wajsgras/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Pittsburgh, No. 23 Virginia set for ACC division matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 01, 2018 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018 file photo, Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall speaks to the officials between plays during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Charlottesville, Va. Now that the Virginia Cavaliers are ranked, bowl eligible and have announced that winning the ACC's Coastal Division is their goal, they want to maintain the focus that has led to a three-game winning streak. The Cavaliers next challenge comes Friday when they host Pittsburgh in an ACC matchup.(Zack Wajsgras /The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Back in Top 25, Virginia remains focused on winning division

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2018 04:43 PM EDT