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EA Sports' College Football 27 arrives July 9, showcasing the Virginia Cavaliers as a top‑ranked team with an 83 overall rating and individual player scores that may evolve during the season.
The Cavaliers finished 2025 with eleven wins and an ACC title game appearance, and now aim to turn that momentum into back‑to‑back success by focusing on quarterback play, a stifling defense, and early conference victories.
With head coach Tony Elliott steering the ship, the Cavaliers are banking on a new generation of playmakers to anchor their attack and fortify the defense ahead of the 2026 season.
Virginia’s 2026 football schedule offers a relatively easy path, but traps against Delaware, Syracuse and North Carolina demand full attention to keep the Cavaliers on track for a second straight conference title game.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s annual kickoff event in Charlotte brings together 17 head coaches and over 50 top student‑athletes, setting the stage for a season marked by depth, tradition and national relevance.
Virginia will welcome California to Scott Stadium on November 14, a first‑time meeting that could decide the ACC race. Coach Tony Elliott stresses the importance of finishing strong, while Cal’s new coach Tosh Lupoi looks to reshape the roster after a wave of departures.
A look at the rising stars on Tony Elliott's staff and the impact they are having on the Cavaliers' offense and defense
Since taking the helm in 2022, Tony Elliott has turned his program into a pipeline for both NFL prospects and All‑ACC standouts, shaping a roster that blends raw talent with polished execution.
Virginia's 2027 football recruiting class currently ranks 59th nationally, but a surge of in‑state commitments and strategic coaching under Tony Elliott hint at a promising trajectory.
The Cavaliers will travel to Nashville in 2028, and the Commodores will return the visit in 2031, completing a pair of games that highlight recent successes and a broader realignment of out‑of‑conference plans.
Virginia and Vanderbilt have announced a home-and-home football series that begins on September 16, 2028, in Nashville, marking the first SEC opponent visit to Charlottesville since 2002 and underscoring both programs' recent breakthroughs under coaches Clark Lea and Tony Elliott.
Virginia kicker Will Bettridge is set to become the school’s all‑time leading scorer, a milestone shaped by personal loss, a symbolic number change, and an unflinching focus that defines his play.
From a modest freshman debut to a breakout 2025 season, Kameron Courtney is set to be a central figure in Virginia's offense next year, bringing versatility and playmaking ability to the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers must navigate a slate of setbacks while relying on experienced depth and emerging talent to protect their ACC crown.
A look back at Virginia’s record‑breaking 2025 football season, its viral moments, key players, and the coaching changes that defined the year.
The University of Virginia’s football program is preparing to defend its 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference regular‑season title, navigating injuries, depth questions, and a forgiving early schedule.
Virginia's 2026 football slate features six conference rivalries that promise pivotal moments, from historic battles to high‑profile showdowns, shaping the team's path toward a competitive season.
The upcoming 2026 roster showcases a mix of Virginia natives and recruits from across the country, highlighting the program’s strategy to retain state talent while expanding its reach.
After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels are gearing up for a challenging 2026 slate that includes marquee matchups against Notre Dame, Miami and Virginia.
Coach Tony Elliott's emphasis on education, leadership and winning has turned Virginia's program into a national model, leveraging unprecedented experience and a roster rich in veterans and transfers.
A look at the college football programs that return the most playing time, the key players driving their depth, and how that experience could shape the upcoming season.
A look at how teams are stacking up on total snaps and games played, the rise of veteran transfers, and what it means for the upcoming season.
With the Cavaliers having experimented with permanent in‑season captains in 2025, the program is weighing a structured selection process for the upcoming year, highlighting a diverse slate of candidates across offense, defense and special teams.
The Cavaliers enter the 2026 campaign with a veteran front five, a defense that finished among the ACC’s best, and a schedule that avoids several traditional powerhouses, but they must replace key skill players and adapt to a shifting roster.