Jake Aiello

Joined: Sep 11, 2025

Jake Aiello is a skilled multimedia journalist with a background in live broadcast, digital content creation and social media strategy. Before Virginia on SI, Jake served as a live television producer in Washington, D.C., while also working as a freelance sports creator-writing game stories, creating graphics, and crafting video content covering NCAA Football, NBA, MLB, MLS, WNBA, and Olympic competitions. Jake is a huge New York Yankees, New York Jets, and Boston Celtics fan

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott runs off the field after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels in overtime at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Villanova vs. Virginia Exhibition Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Oct 18, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker James Jackson (1) celebrates after a safety against the Washington State Cougars in the final minutes of the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Oct 18, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers kicker Will Bettridge (41) celebrates after making a game-tying field goal against the Washington State Cougars in the final minutes in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Oct 18, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott is dumped with water from a cooler by Cavaliers safety Antonio Clary
(0) in celebration after the final play against the Washington State Cougars at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Virginia had a bit of a scare in Week Eight but were able to take down Washington State, 22-20 at home. UVA's defense was able to force a crunch-time safety to

Oct 18, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) passes the ball against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Despite trailing for most of the second half, Virginia still earns the win against Washington State coming out of their bye. UVA is now bowl eligible at 6-1, ha

Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) looks to pass against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Game time is nearly here for the 18th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers. UVA is coming off of their bye week and back at home to face Washington State in their final no

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Virginia is off to an electic start to the 2025 season. Before last week's bye, UVA won two straight ACC overtime thrillers that have propelled them up the rank

Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Cam Ross (6) catches a pass against Louisville Cardinals defensive back D'Angelo Hutchinson (21) during the second quarter at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Virginia squares off against Washington State at home to get back into the swing of things after their bye. UVA's current No. 18 ranking is their highest mark s

Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott watches from the sideline during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Virginia comes out of their bye looking to get the win at home against a non-conference opponent in Washington State. UVA is 5-1, winning their last four in a r

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Virginia is coming out of their bye week looking to get back to their winning ways. UVA has won their last two matchups against ACC teams in overtime thrillers.

Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott reacts during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Virginia is fresh off their bye, looking to keep the momentum over the past few weeks that has seen them reach their highest ranking as a program since 2019. To

Oct 11, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Kirby Vorhees (9) and wide reciever Tony Freeman (0) react after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Virginia is riding high off their bye week, earning their highest ranking in the AP Top 25 since 2019. UVA moved up one spot to No. 18 this week, tying their ra

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Taking a look around the ACC this week: Virginia had the week off for their bye but so did Duke and Miami. Georgia Tech was able to secure another conference wi

Oct 11, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive guard Harrison Moore (52) celebrates after a victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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No. 12 Georgia Tech was one of the few top teams in the ACC to play this week. Virginia, Duke and Miami were all on bye and did not play any conference games th

Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) scrambles under the pressure of Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Kam Robinson (5) during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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The change in ranking comes as UVA takes the week off with a bye before facing off against Washington State next weekend. Virginia has not been ranked this high

Jake Aiello

Joined: Sep 11, 2025

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