en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Virginia Cavaliers Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/news 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 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:03:21 GMT Alex Plonski https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57895361 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57895361 false false Fifth-year Virginia football offensive coordinator Des Kitchings leans on the 'flow of the game' to determine which plays he'll call. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:48:28 GMT GREG MADIA The Daily Progress https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57894749 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57894749 false false The Virginia Cavaliers will take the football field again after an early Week 1 bye following their Week 0 dominance over the NC State Wolfpack. On the other sideline this time out will be an in-state foe with former Virginia Tech star quarterback and college football legend Michael Vick as their head coach. The Norfolk […] Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:04:21 GMT Trey Kelleher https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57891333 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57891333 false false Date: Saturday September 12, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM (ET) TV: ESPN+ The Quick Hits It may only be Week 2 but both William & Mary (2-0) and Lehigh (2-0) already have conference wins under their belt. The Tribe, perhaps to the surprise of some, are off to an undefeated start after a stunning come-from-behind win […] Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:45:10 GMT Jared Miller https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57891187 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57891187 false false Virginia's defense was nearly perfect in its week zero win against NC State. The Wolfpack, with an electric offense, only scored eight points. The Cavaliers wer Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:33:50 GMT Xander Tilock https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57890416 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57890416 false false By Jerry Ratcliffe One of the reasons why Virginia’s defense was so successful in handcuffing NC State Heisman candidate DJ Bailey two weeks ago was some of the tactics used by defensive coordinator John Rudzinski when it came to disguising coverages and pre-snap looks. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans! The post appeared first on . Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:28:38 GMT Jerry Miller https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57889531 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57889531 false false The Virginia football team hosts Norfolk State for a Friday night game as it tries to start 2-0 for the second time under Tony Elliott. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:03:52 GMT Kris Wright https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57889194 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57889194 false false By Jerry Ratcliffe It would be hard to imagine a secondary performing as well as Virginia did in its opener against NC State in Week 0. Defensive coordinator John Rudzinski would like to see the Cavaliers continue that type of dominance on Friday night when Michael Vick’s Norfolk State comes to Scott Stadium (7 p.m., ACC Network Extra). 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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:37:14 GMT Jerry Miller https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57888874 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57888874 false false After entering its opener feeling disrespected, Virginia's football program now encounters the exact opposite situation as it prepares to host Norfolk State on Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:15:28 GMT Steve DeShazo https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57887835 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57887835 false false The Virginia defense put together a dominant opener against NC State and now adds Kam Robinson and Corey Costner back into the mix. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:57:47 GMT Preston Willett https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57885897 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57885897 false false Sandwiched in between a pair of crucial contests, Virginia hosts FCS opponent Norfolk State. The Cavaliers will play under the Friday night lights in a game tha Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:45:45 GMT Xander Tilock, Jackson Caudell, Steve DeShazo https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57885725 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57885725 false false Virginia is at home this week and a heavy favorite, but don't overvalue homefield advantage for other College Football Best Bets. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:17:56 GMT Michael McGraw https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57884511 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57884511 false false Few observers give Norfolk State much of a chance of upsetting Virginia on Friday night. The 25th-ranked Cavaliers are deeper, more experienced and healthier, Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:03:32 GMT Steve DeShazo https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57884323 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57884323 false false Vick’s first touchdown pass came against Virginia came on an injured ankle in 1999. Nearly 27 years later, he’ll return to Scott Stadium as a coach. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:27:41 GMT Trevyn Gray https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57883206 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-cavaliers-football/articles/57883206 false false