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Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers receiver Rico Flores (1) is upended by West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Nick Taylor (19) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

For the first time in 2026, Virginia is sitting with a loss. But as Coach Tony Elliott would say, the result is immediately flushed out and all focus turns towa

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Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Isaiah Patterson (16) tackles Virginia Cavaliers running back Xavier Brown (0) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers tight end John Rogers (89) catches a pass near the sideline during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Once again, Virginia will not be playing in the typical 12 p.m. slot. For their first ACC road game Oct. 3 at Florida State, the Cavaliers have a 3:30 p.m. kick

Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci takes the ball into the end zone for a two point conversion in the Blue Hens’ 22-14 win against Coast Carolina at Delaware Stadium, Sept. 19, 2026.

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A year ago, Virginia responded to a September loss to NC State by rattling off seven straight victories and taking control of the Atlantic Coast Conference race

Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers tight end Dakota Twitty (9) catches a pass from quarterback Beau Pribula (7) during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Three games into the 2026 season, the ACC has already seen significant changes. Virginia, expected to reign among the conference contenders, took a stumble and

Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott reacts to a West Virginia Mountaineers touchdown during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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After Saturday night's humbling performance against West Virginia, Tony Elliott must get his Virginia Cavaliers to immediately regroup and prepare for an underr

Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Reaction by Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Nnanna Anyanwu (33), defensive tackle Sichan John (51) and defensive tackle Darrion Henry-Young (44) during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Saturday night did not go as planned for the Virginia Cavaliers. UVA entered the game as a near double-digit favorite against West Virginia, but it was the Moun

Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula (7) looks to pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Virginia offense stalled out after a strong first quarter, and the Cavaliers' defense, thought to be one of the best in the ACC, was shredded on the ground

Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers offensive line watch a monitor and react to being outscored during the second half by West Virginia Mountaineers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Coach Tony Elliott stood at the podium, the same spot from Dec. 6, 2025. He once again answered questions, once again after a shocking upset loss at Bank of Ame

Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez talks with Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Virginia was dealt its first loss of the 2026 season Saturday. It was a shocking upset, as the Cavaliers lost by double digits for the first time since November

Sep 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula (7) throws during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Fourth down. Quarterback Beau Pribula looked to his left, searching for a prayer to keep the game alive. In an arena of nightmares and despair for Cavaliers of

The Cavaliers dropped their first loss of the season this year, falling to West Virginia 38-27 down in Charlotte, N.C. It was a shocking upset in which Virginia

Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula warms up at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Pregame No. 25 Virginia is aiming to start 3-0 for the first time since 2019. In its way, stands West Virginia. The Cavaliers are also hoping to ascend in the

Sep 11, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Jacquon Gibson (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Norfolk State Spartans at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Gameday has arrived. at 7:30 p.m, Virginia battles West Virginia to preserve an undefeated record and keep pace in the race to the postseason. Returning to Bank

Morgan Freeman listens to Kirk Herbstreit during ESPN’s College GameDay in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. The GameDay visit for the Ole Miss-LSU game marks the return of head coach Lane Kiffin since leaving Ole Miss.

Live from the escalating atmosphere chaos for Ole Miss vs LSU in Oxford, Miss., the College Gameday team has made its predictions for today’s slate of games. Vi

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

Sep 11, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula (7) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Norfolk State Spartans at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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The Virginia Cavaliers are facing the West Virginia Mountaineers tonight in Charlotte, what UVA hopes is their first of two trips to Charlotte this season. Both

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers place kicker Will Bettridge (41) makes an extra point during the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images

An intriguing test awaits the Virginia Cavaliers in Charlotte, N.C. Saturday. In its penultimate non-conference game, Virginia faces West Virginia of the Big 12

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers rider and horse before the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images

Virginia has convincingly looked the part of an ACC contender thus far, outscoring opponents 93-11 ahead of its next game against West Virginia. Almost a quart

Sep 5, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers defensive lineman K.J. Henson (43) celebrates with teammates after a defensive stop during the third quarter against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

If you believe the old adage that the best defense is a good offense, you might point to West Virginia's football team for proof. The Mountaineers haven't remin

Sep 12, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (3) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the UT Martin Skyhawks at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Through two games, Virginia's defense has answered every question. The Cavaliers rank fourth in the nation in points allowed (5.5 per game), third in pass effic

Sep 11, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers tight end Hayden Rollison (94) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Norfolk State Spartans at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Virginia has not started a season 3-0 since 2019. ESPN’s Football Power Index predicts the Cavaliers will achieve that undefeated start for the first time in th

Sep 11, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula (7) looks on during the first quarter against the Norfolk State Spartans at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Often, football is a game that is lost — not won. However, Virginia has bucked that idea and dominated its opponents in all phases of play to start the year. Th

Aug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers defensive tackle Anthony Britton (55) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Images

One of the most telling tests of a football player is his time in the 40-yard dash. Coaches and scouts generally use an athlete's time to evaluate how quickly

Maddox Marcellus, Ethan Minter and the Cavaliers defense celebrate a crucial turnover against Virginia Tech.

Through two convincing victories, Virginia's defense has lived up to expectations. The Cavaliers have allowed just 11 total points and are ceding just 195.5 ya

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