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FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, center left, is sacked by Miami defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Harvey has had strong showings this spring that have impressed new coach Mario Cristobal. While Harvey missed the spring game, he will likely get a long look at starting this fall. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

14 players in ACC ready to break out in 2022

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Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) scrambles out of the pocket during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Duke at Scott Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)

Yellow Jackets look to end losing streak vs surging Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 21, 2021 11:14 AM EDT

Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) runs with the ball during the second quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)

Duke at Virginia 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches the game from the sidelines during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Miami, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia back home, looks to mirror its fortunes on the road

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 14, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) is pursued by Louisville linebacker Yasir Abdullah (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Virginia at Louisville 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

Virginia Cavaliers running back Mike Hollins (7) runs ahead of Miami Hurricanes safety James Williams for a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia escapes at Miami, hanging on to win 30-28

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 30, 2021 11:27 PM EDT

Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) sacks Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia at Miami (FL) 9/30/2021

Sep. 30, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., in this Wednesday, July 21, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Virginia hopes experience pays dividends in opener vs Tribe

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 02, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) throws a pass against Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)

Armstrong, balance lead Virginia past Boston College, 43-32

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 05, 2020 07:15 PM EST

Walker runs for 123 yards, 3 TDs; Wake Forest beats Virginia

By J.d. Brasier Oct. 17, 2020 08:03 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Kenneth Walker III had 123 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead 75-yard scoring, run, and Wake Forest beat...

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary throws a pass against Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)

Leary, Knight lead Wolfpack past Virginia, 38-21

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 10, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Chase Brice (8) throws the ball against Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)

Armstrong, Davis help Virginia rally past winless Duke 38-20

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 26, 2020 09:04 PM EDT

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...