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UVA elevates Joey Orck to replace Terry Heffernan offensive line coach
The Virginia offensive line will be led by a familiar face in 2026, with head coach Tony Elliott elevating senior offensive analyst Joey Orck to offensive line coach. Orck arrived at the University of Virginia in January 2022 as a part of Elliott’s original staff at Virginia, serving an offensive analyst for the ‘Hoos in […]
What are the odds UVA basketball hosts ESPN’s College Gameday this season?
UVA basketball has not hosted ESPN’s College Gameday since 2019, the year Tony Bennett’s squad won the national title, and Saturday’s duel with North Carolina looked like a prime opportunity for the pregame show to make its return to Charlottesville in 2026. The Cavaliers are now in the top-15 of the AP poll, and just […]
UVA basketball beats SMU 72-68 in gritty road win
The Virginia Cavaliers (16-2, 5-1) earned a 72-68 victory against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs (13-5, 2-3) on Saturday in Dallas, handing SMU their first home loss of the season. It was a competitive, back-and-forth game with the ‘Hoos struggling to find an offensive rhythm in the first 15 minutes of regulation. Virginia’s senior Malik […]
Previewing UVA basketball’s matchup versus SMU
The Virginia Cavaliers (15-2, 4-1 ACC), winners of four straight games, will look to continue their hot streak as the clock strikes noon on Saturday against in-conference foe SMU (13-4, 2-2 ACC). The Mustangs are coming off one of the wildest endings thus far this college basketball season, with a half-court heavy by Kevin “Boopie” […]
UVA basketball to honor Tony Bennett by naming JPJ court after him
The Virginia Cavaliers athletic department will properly honor former legendary basketball coach Tony Bennett by naming the court at John Paul Jones Arena after him. From January 24th on, the basketball court that calls John Paul Jones Arena home will forever be known as “Tony Bennett Court” and rightfully so. The recognition will happen before […]
Virginia basketball’s defense is proving it can win in March
The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team is throwing gas right now. On Tuesday night, the ‘Hoos put on a complete nine-inning performance against Louisville Cardinals, one of the darlings of the national media entering the 2025-26 season. It’s worth noting that the Cardinals’ star freshman Mikel Brown – a consensus top-10 prospect in the 2026 […]
UVA football’s transfer portal to-do list: Where UVA can still add in the final days
Virginia football’s transfer portal class has already done meaningful work, filling in the gaps left by the portal and players leaving for the NFL draft and graduating. With the window nearing its close, the approach shifts from volume to precision. One or two more targeted additions could solidify the roster heading into spring and stabilize […]
Around the Corner: Morris waiver denied, football transfer portal, and more
The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team added another ACC win under their belt on Tuesday against the Louisville Cardinals. But, with the football transfer portal still open, Virginia news goes beyond in-season sports. Here are this week’s top stories, across Virginia Athletics. Sources: NCAA Denies Virginia QB Chandler Morris Of Seventh Year – The Daily […]
Five takeaways from Virginia basketball’s 79-70 win vs. No. 20 Louisville
The Virginia Cavaliers earned a 79-70 win over the No. 20 Louisville Cardinals on Tuesday night, claiming their first ranked-win of the Ryan Odom era in emphatic fashion against a tough ACC opponent on the road. Virginia went on a 14-0 run to start the game, but Louisville responded with an 8-0 run to shrink […]
How to watch No. 16 UVA basketball vs. No. 20 Louisville
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Louisville Cardinals HOW TO WATCH THE ‘HOOS: Location: Louisville, KentuckyDate: January 13, 2026Time: 7:00 PM ETChannel: ESPN2Spread: Louisville -3.5 The Virginia Cavaliers take on the Louisville Cardinals in a massive test on Tuesday night. The ‘Hoos tip off on ESPN2 at 7:00 p.m. ET. You can watch that on any TV provider […]
No. 16 Virginia basketball is finding its defensive rhythm ahead of ACC gauntlet
Defense has been the bedrock of the Virginia Cavaliers’ program ever since Tony Bennett arrived in Charlottesville over a decade-and-a-half ago. So, it should come as no surprise that, while the shiny new offense has defined the transition to the Ryan Odom era, it’s an uptick in defensive intensity and an emphasis on getting stops […]
Recapping Virginia football’s second wave of transfer portal commitments
As we near the end of the initial transfer portal cycle, Tony Elliott continues to rake in commitments for the Virginia Cavaliers. After a strong first wave of commits, Elliott landed another exciting crop of transfers over the weekend and to start off the final week of the window (the main portal window is open […]
UVA football secures 2026 QB in Missouri transfer Beau Pribula
How does the old saying go? “If you can’t beat them, join them.” In the weeks following Virginia’s 13-7 Gator Bowl victory over Missouri, Tigers original starting quarterback Beau Pribula has jumped ship and made his commitment to the UVA program official. While we did not see Pribula in that contest, the 6-foot-2, 212-pound junior […]
Previewing No. 16 UVA basketball’s ranked clash with No. 20 Louisville
As the newly-minted 16th-ranked team in the country, the Virginia Cavaliers are back on the road looking to make a statement early on in conference play against the Louisville Cardinals. Winners of its last three games, the Cavaliers come in averaging 85 points per game on 48% shooting, with the potential to gain a huge […]
Top five photos at the halfway mark of the men’s basketball season
Just like that, the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team has hit the halfway mark in their 2025-2026 regular season campaign. The ‘Hoos claim an impressive 14-2 (3-1) record, which has them at #16 in the AP top 25, #16 in the NET rankings, and #15 in the current KenPom rankings. Ryan Odom put together a […]
UVA basketball climbs to No. 16 in latest AP Poll
After a pair of convincing home wins over California and Stanford, the Virginia Cavaliers rose seven spots up to No. 16 in this week’s AP Poll, released Monday afternoon. At No. 16, UVA (14-3 overall, 3-1 ACC) has earned its highest AP Poll ranking since appearing at No. 14 in the final poll of the […]
UVA basketball blows out Stanford with dominant second half defensive performance
The Virginia Cavaliers won their third consecutive ACC contest on Saturday afternoon, handing the Stanford Cardinal a 15-point defeat with a 70-55 victory. Thijs de Ridder was UVA’s leading scorer against Stanford, putting up an efficient 22 points on just 11 field goal attempts (8-for-11, 5-5 from the line). He was a bully in the […]
UVA football adds to 2026 roster through transfer portal
With the initial offseason transfer portal cycle opening last weekend, the Virginia football staff has begun to add veteran pieces to their roster to complement the returners. On Wednesday, they secured two commitments: former Tennessee running back Peyton Lewis and former Baylor edge Matthew Fobbs-White. Lewis is a native of Salem, VA and was heavily […]
No. 23 UVA basketball routs Cal in second ACC blowout
The Virginia Cavaliers picked up their second ACC victory late on Wednesday night, beating the Cal Golden Bears 84-60 behind a dominant second half. Shooting guard Malik Thomas carried the ‘Hoos, scoring 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the floor and a 4-for-8 mark from behind the arc. Thomas’ performance is an encouraging one as […]
Around The Corner: Football transfer portal, academic honors, and more
The Virginia Cavaliers open the new year (and the first 2026 installment of Around The Corner) with a record-setting football season, earning the first 11-win season in program history after beating the Missouri Tigers 13-7 in the 2025 Gator Bowl. Here are some of the top Virginia sports stories circulating in ’Hooville. Notable News Transfer […]
Two players to know, one matchup to watch, and one prediction for No. 23 UVA basketball vs Cal
The No. 23 Virginia Cavaliers return home on Wednesday for a late-night matchup with the California Golden Bears inside John Paul Jones Arena. After falling to Virginia Tech in a triple-overtime thriller last week, the ’Hoos bounced back to the tune of a dominant, 15-point road win at NC State on Saturday. Now looking to […]
’Hoos in the NFL Playoffs?
With the 2025 NFL regular season in the books, four former Virginia Cavaliers have secured their spots in the postseason and will continue their pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy in the coming weeks. Let’s check in on the pro ’Hoos getting set for some playoff football. Olamide Zaccheaus — Wide receiver (Chicago Bears) Under first-year […]
UVA sports superlatives and best moments from 2025
As we turn the calendar over to a new year, let’s look at athletes, coaches, and moments that made 2025 successful for Virginia athletics. Here are our fourth annual Streaking the Lawn UVA awards and superlatives: Men’s Athlete of the Year: Chandler Morris 2025 saw a complete transformation of Virginia football. Chandler Morris, who had […]
Five takeaways from Virginia basketball’s road win at NC State
Save for the first several minutes of the second half, the No. 21 Virginia Cavaliers dominated NC State on Saturday afternoon to pick up their first ACC win of the year, 76-61. Sam Lewis led all scorers with 23 points, 20 of which came in the first half as he alone matched NC State’s first-half […]
Previewing No. 21 UVA basketball’s road game versus NC State
Conference play leaves little time to dwell on the past as the Virginia Cavaliers (11-2, 0-1) look to flush away what was a thrilling, and all-around disgusting triple-overtime loss in Blacksburg. The ’Hoos travel south to Raleigh on Saturday to take on an NC State (10-4, 1-0) team that’s riding high on a three-game winning […]
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