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Florida State football will face Virginia on Saturday without defensive lineman Darryll Desir, who is among 10 players ruled out. The Seminoles (2-2) are slight underdogs against the Cavaliers (3-1), who boast a top-tier defense. Weather forecasts predict rain, adding complexity to a game viewed as critical for head coach Mike Norvell's future.
West Virginia defeated No. 25 Virginia 38-27 in Charlotte, securing their first 3-0 start since 2018. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. recorded five total touchdowns, while the Mountaineers' physical defense overwhelmed the Cavaliers. The victory marks a significant shift in the program's culture under coach Rich Rodriguez.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2027 football conference opponents on September 16, 2026. Virginia will play nine league games, hosting Louisville, SMU, Pitt, and Virginia Tech, while traveling to Boston College, Georgia Tech, Miami, North Carolina, and Stanford. North Carolina also faces nine conference opponents, marking its first season under this expanded model. The ACC confirmed a phased scheduling structure where 16 teams play nine league games and one team plays eight, ensuring all programs face at least 10 Power Four opponents annually. Full game dates will be released in late January 2027.
NC State lost its season opener 34-8 to Virginia on August 29, 2026, at Scott Stadium. The Wolfpack’s offense was limited to 84 passing yards and 76 rushing yards, while Virginia’s defense forced two early turnovers. Virginia’s quarterback, Beau Pribula, rushed for 110 yards, a key factor in the dominant performance. NC State did not score until the third quarter, and the game was decided by a 23-play, 12-minute Virginia scoring drive in the fourth quarter.
The 2026 college football season opened with eight FBS games, highlighting Bill Belichick’s first major win at North Carolina, a dominant debut for Virginia’s transfer quarterback, and the immediate impact of USC’s top recruiting class. While North Carolina edged TCU in Dublin, Virginia crushed NC State, and USC defeated San Jose State, Florida State struggled against New Mexico State, and Stanford narrowly survived a late-game scare against Hawaii.
The Atlanta Braves selected Virginia outfielder AJ Gracia with the No. 9 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Gracia profiles as a left-handed hitter with a plus hit tool and strong on-base skills, offering future power potential while still filling out his frame. His strong 2026 Virginia line (.354/.489/.632, 14 HR, 48 RBI in 272 PA) supports the upside and a high floor, though exit velocity concerns linger. Scouts see an All-Star ceiling and a path to the big leagues by 2027, with defense likely moving to left field and fringe speed.
The article lays out the Virginia Cavaliers' football schedule with win/loss results across home and away games, including links to game books, highlights, and postgame press conferences, illustrating a season with mixed outcomes.
Virginia outslugged No. 9 Southern Miss 15-11 in 10 innings at the Hattiesburg Regional, led by AJ Gracia’s 5-for-6 day with five RBIs, and in extras Zach Jackson delivered a go-ahead two-run single followed by Kyle Johnson’s two-run homer as Max Stammel earned the win; UVA advances to Sunday’s elimination game.
Ten-seed Virginia stunned No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in double overtime, led by Kymora Johnson's 28 points, to reach the Sweet 16 and set up a regional semifinal date with third-seed TCU after a grueling five-day stretch.
Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia outlasted No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in a double-overtime NCAA women’s tournament game, making history as the first First Four team to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
Virginia, the No. 10 seed, erased a 9-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat second-seeded Iowa 83-75 in double overtime and advance to the Sweet 16 to face TCU; Kymora Johnson scored 28 for Virginia, while Ava Heiden led Iowa with 26, but the Hawkeyes’ cold 3-point shooting and late miscues doomed their comeback.
Virginia coach Ryan Odom lauded his squad after a 79-72 NCAA Tournament loss to Tennessee, praising the five seniors, the team’s character, and the strong culture he’s building; he reflected on a season that was both special and fun, highlighted by the players’ lifelong bonds, while Dallin Hall and Thijs De Ridder spoke to the team's unity and heartbreak at the finish, after a 30-win season and a late comeback attempt in the final six minutes.
Virginia outlasts Iowa 83-75 in double overtime to become the first double-digit seed to reach the Sweet 16 since 2022, while UConn holds Syracuse at halftime and looks to sprint ahead; Notre Dame defeated Ohio State 83-73; Louisville edged Alabama 69-68 to advance; West Virginia and Kentucky were tied 36-36 at halftime, with more second-round games on the slate as teams chase spots in Fort Worth and Sacramento.
No. 6 seed Tennessee (23-11) meets No. 3 Virginia (30-5) in the NCAA Tournament second round after both won their first-round games (Tennessee over Miami (Ohio), Virginia over Wright State). The game is Sunday at 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT from Xfinity Mobile Arena, with streaming options on HBO Max, Paramount Plus, and the March Madness App. A close projection (KenPom Vols 70–69) and a BetMGM line of Tennessee -1.5 (137.5 total) frame the matchup. Barnes-led Tennessee is in its seventh second round in eight March Madness appearances; Virginia, under Ryan Odom, brings strong defense and a high KenPom ranking into the game.
Analyst predicts a defensive, low-scoring NCAA tournament clash between Tennessee and Virginia in Philadelphia, with Virginia’s stout defense limiting Tennessee’s offense. The game is viewed as a coin-toss in spread terms, but the clearest play is the under on the total (under 137.5, with a nod toward potentially lower due to pace). The article also notes a Tennessee -1 spread, a Virginia-moneyline angle, and a Big Dance same-game parlay featuring scoring and rebound props for key guards and players.