Wayne Taulapapa
FILE - Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall directs his players during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Clemson in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. One year after dynamic quarterback Bryce Perkins led Virginia to its first Coastal Division title in the Atlantic Coast Conference and a trip to the Orange Bowl, the Cavaliers will put Bronco Mendenhall’s new standard to a big test this season.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Virginia looks to fill voids, repeat as Coastal champ

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 01, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) is hit by Virginia linebacker Noah Taylor (14) as he throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Virginia Tech and Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Perkins, late FG lift Virginia past No. 23 Hokies, 39-30

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 29, 2019 03:59 PM EST

Perkins, Taulapapa lead Virginia past Georgia Tech, 33-28

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 09, 2019 04:00 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Perkins loves that new playmakers are emerging for Virginia, making their best playmaker — Perkins himself — even more...

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) is brought down by Louisville linebacker C.J. Avery (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville rallies before holding off Virginia 28-21

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 26, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) grabs a pass near the end zone as Duke cornerback Leonard Johnson (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Dubois stepped out of bounds on the play but Johnson was called for a foul. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Perkins, defense lead Virginia in 48-14 rout of Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 19, 2019 09:12 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) works in the pocket against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Notre Dame puts playoff hopes up vs No. 18 Virginia

By John Fineran Sep. 27, 2019 12:57 PM EDT

Old Dominion running back Matt Geiger (44) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Eric Kumah (9) and Blake Watson (28) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
No. 21 Virginia rallies past Old Dominion to stay undefeated

Sep. 22, 2019 12:39 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) leaps into the air to celebrate a 41-yard punt return by Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa throws 5 TD passes, No. 2 Alabama rolls over USM

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2019 10:11 PM EDT

Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder at the start of the Virginia Tech - Old Dominion football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday September 7 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 21 Virginia hosts Old Dominion in schools' first meeting

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 20, 2019 11:26 AM EDT

Virginia running back Wayne Taulapapa (21) scores a touchdown under Florida State defensive back Cyrus Fagan (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Saturday night lights: No. 21 Virginia hosts Old Dominion

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

Florida State wide receiver Tamorrion Terry (15) is tackled by Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
No. 25 Virginia barely hangs on, beats Seminoles 31-24

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 14, 2019 11:41 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Florida State's Cam Akers breaks free of the Louisiana-Monroe's defense to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tallahassee Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
No. 25 Virginia seeks first 3-0 start in 14 years vs FSU

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 13, 2019 10:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Virginia's wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) breaks past several North Carolina defenders for a score during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. As the start of fall practice approaches, the Cavaliers have to identify the playmakers most likely to fill the voids left by the graduations of Olamide Zaccheaus and Jordan Ellis. Enter Hasise Dubois and Joe Reed, the top returning receivers from a year ago. (Zack Wajsgras /The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Virginia looking for playmakers to help QB Bryce Perkins

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jul. 16, 2019 01:51 PM EDT