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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 Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) is hit by Virginia linebacker Noah Taylor (14) as he throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Virginia Tech and Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Perkins, late FG lift Virginia past No. 23 Hokies, 39-30

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 29, 2019 03:59 PM EST

Perkins, Taulapapa lead Virginia past Georgia Tech, 33-28

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 09, 2019 04:00 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Perkins loves that new playmakers are emerging for Virginia, making their best playmaker — Perkins himself — even more...

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) is brought down by Louisville linebacker C.J. Avery (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville rallies before holding off Virginia 28-21

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 26, 2019 07:30 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 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

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