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The Cavaliers will open the 2026 campaign on Aug. 28 at Penn State, then welcome Rutgers, Ohio State, Liberty, James Madison and Monmouth to Charlottesville, where every regular‑season home game is free to the public.
Across Charlottesville, student‑driven fan groups are rallying behind Ben Vander Plas and Jacari White, turning games into communal celebrations and hinting at future movements for emerging players.
A $5 million commitment from Dr. Scott Wagner and Kristin Norman will bolster Virginia’s football, men’s basketball and women’s sports programs, supporting scholarships and operational needs while reflecting the donors’ belief in athletics as a catalyst for character development.
Virginia's 2025 football team secured the ACC regular‑season title, driven by key contributions from defensive tackle Jason Hammond and tight end Dakota Twitty, whose experience will shape the squad's future.
The 2026 season opener between the Cavaliers and Wolfpack will be played in Virginia instead of Brazil, reviving a rivalry that has produced just one win for Virginia since 2007.
Originally scheduled for Rio de Janeiro, the 2026 matchup between NC State and Virginia will be held in Virginia’s Charlottesville on August 29, 2026, after a corporate partner pulled out of the Brazil project.