Alex Plonski

Joined: Jun 5, 2025

Alexander Plonski joined Virginia Cavaliers On SI in June of 2025. He is from Limerick, Pennsylvania, and is currently a third-year student at the University of Virginia, double majoring in Government and Economics. With a strong passion for UVA sports and experience in political communication, nonprofit leadership, and student government, Alexander brings an analytical and thoughtful perspective to his writing. He covers UVA football, baseball, and various other sports.

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Virginia takes the field at Scott Stadium.

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Tony Elliott and Brandyn Hillman celebrate a turnover forced by Virginia's defense.

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Kickoff: Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:00 p.m. ET, Scott Stadium (ACC Network) Virginia started the season very strong with wins over NC State and Norfolk State, and en

Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula throws for a first down against NC State.

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Virginia is 2-0 and No. 25 in the AP poll after beating NC State 34-8 in a sold-out home opener and annihilating Norfolk State 59-3. West Virginia's record is a

Kickoff: Friday, Sept. 11, 7:00 p.m. ET, Scott Stadium (ACCNX) First of all, I don’t think anyone in Charlottesville is worried about an upset. Virginia is curr

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) receives a snap in the third quarter against the Duke Blue Devils during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Virginia heads to Jacksonville with a lot still hanging in the air emotionally. The Cavaliers are 10–3 after the overtime loss to Duke in the ACC Championship G

Nov 15, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarter back Chandler Morris (4) looks for an opening against Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle Aaron Hall (99) during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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Kickoff: Saturday, 8:00 p.m. ET Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. Watch: ABC TV Virginia has already seen Duke once this season. Now the Cavali

Nov 15, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarter back Chandler Morris (4) hands the ball to Virginia Cavaliers running back J'Mari Taylor (3) during the first quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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Kickoff: Saturday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. ET, Scott Stadium (ESPN) Why This One Matters Everything Virginia has been building toward all year now runs through one nigh

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Virginia’s Run Game and Offensive Line Took Over This was the first time in a while that Virginia just leaned on someone for four quarters. The Hoos ran it 42

Nov 8, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) runs with the ball and is injured on the play during the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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Kickoff: Saturday, Nov. 15, 3:30 p.m. ET, Wallace Wade Stadium (ESPN) Virginia leaves Scott Stadium with a bitter taste after a 16–9 loss to Wake Forest, a resu

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) hands the ball off to wide receiver Andre Greene Jr. (2) in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Kickoff: Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m. ET, Scott Stadium (ESPN) Virginia comes home from the cross-country trip to Berkeley with momentum and a shot to keep the c

Virginia forward Thijs De Ridder (28) has his shot blocked by Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington (13) during the second half of their exhibition game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

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1. The Frontcourt Set the Tone. Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grunloh controlled the night. De Ridder led all scorers with 20 on 6-for-10 and 3-for-4 from three, p

Nov 1, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) throws a pass during warmups before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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Virginia went west and handled business. A 31–21 win built on 194 rushing yards to Cal’s 8, 10 of 19 on third down, and a pick six from the defense. Chandler Mo

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Virginia enters November ranked fifteenth and riding a six game win streak. The Cavaliers have settled into a clear identity. Win the hidden plays. Stay calm in

Alex Plonski

Joined: Jun 5, 2025

Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia at No. 14 Wake Forest

Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia vs. Duke

Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia at No. 24 SMU

Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia at Florida State

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Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia vs. Delaware

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Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for No. 25 Virginia vs. West Virginia

Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for No. 25 Virginia vs. Norfolk State

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Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia vs Missouri in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

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2025 ACC Championship Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Virginia vs Duke

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Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for No. 17 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech

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Biggest Takeaways From Virginia’s 34–17 Statement Win at Duke

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Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for Big ACC Clash Between No. 20 Virginia at Duke

Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for No. 12 Virginia vs. Wake Forest

Biggest Takeaways from Virginia's 81-62 Win Over NC Central

Biggest Takeaways from Virginia's Road Victory vs California

Matchup Preview and Final Score Prediction for No. 15 Virginia at California