Aidan Baller

Aidan Baller

Joined: Jan 3, 2023

Aidan has been writing for Virginia Cavaliers On SI since January of 2023 and covers UVA football, basketball, men's soccer, and men's lacrosse. He is from New York and is currently in his fourth year at the University of Virginia, enrolled in the M.S. in Accounting program.

UVA Football starting quarterback Chandler Morris––a transfer from the University of North Texas––will hope to set the tone in the Cavaliers' season opener against Coastal Carolina.

Oct 12, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott (center) celebrates after Virginia Cavaliers safety Ethan Minter (30) intercepts the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Sep 21, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; James Madison Dukes wide receiver Cam Ross (1) catches a long pass as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Alijah Huzzie (28) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Detailing three players to monitor in the Cavaliers season opener, along with two honorable mentions.

Football

Jelani Woods signs with the Jets after Colts release, bringing size and skill to New York's tight end group ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

Football

Highlighting a few storylines ahead of Virginia's season opener on Saturday against Coastal Carolina.

Oct 19, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers Head Coach Tony Elliott interacts with Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney prior to the game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Hicks-Imagn Images

Football

Providing a prediction for every ACC football game to kickoff the season.

Football

Breaking down key points from the Hoos first depth chart of the season.

Jul 22, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virgnia quarterback Chandler Morris answers questions from the media during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Football

Depicting three storylines for the Hoos 2025 football season.

Sep 14, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott encourages his team during a change of possession against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Football

It is officially game week for Virginia Football. The Cavaliers have had a busy offseason that included 30+ players being brought in through the transfer portal

Pro Hoos

Catch up with the latest news from Virginia alums playing in the PLL

Detailing four Chanticleers defenders the Hoos should have on their scouting report.

Going game-by-game, seeing what ESPN's FPI predicts for the Hoos in 2025.

Projecting Virginia's first depth chart ahead of the season opener less than two weeks away.

Virginia will be without one of their top defenders to begin the season