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Notre Dame safety Jalen Elliott, left, is unable to stop Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) from reaching the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Clemson advance to title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2018 05:24 PM EST

South Carolina's Shi Smith (13) runs as Virginia's Juan Thornhill (21) chases during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Perkins, Zaccheaus lead Virginia over South Carolina 28-0

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2018 03:40 PM EST

File-This Nov. 4, 2017, file photo shows Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall reacting after a win over Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. Mendenhall said the extra practices have been critical to the development of the team's up-and-coming players as he tries to build the program, but for seniors like safety Juan Thornhill, who will be playing his final game, much more is at stake in the year the leaders have hyped a `new standard' for Virginia. (AP Photo/Zack Wajsgras, File)
QB Bentley leads South Carolina vs. Virginia in Belk Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2018 02:13 PM EST

FILE- In this Sept. 29, 2018 file photo Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches the action during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. Virginia Tech is hoping its Senior Day isn't the last day of its football season. The Hokies (4-6, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) will honor 12 players before Friday's game against Virginia (7-4, 4-3), and they have to win to get a chance to play again the following week. The Cavaliers are looking to end a 14-game losing streak in the series. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Virginia Tech looks to keep bowl hopes alive vs Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2018 10:19 AM EST

Georgia Tech place kicker Wesley Wells (38) leaps in the air after kicking the winning field goal against Virginia during overtime of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 30-27. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Ga Tech wins fourth straight, beating Virginia 30-27 in OT

By Paul Newberry Nov. 17, 2018 07:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins throws a pass against Ohio in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Virginia faces Liberty on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Virginia, Liberty meet in rare late nonconference matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 09, 2018 01:10 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) loses the ball as he attempts a pass as Virginia cornerback Bryce Hall (34) closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Hall runs wild and Pitt beats No. 23 Virginia, 23-13

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 02, 2018 10:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Virginia's quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) scrambles away from two North Carolina defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. Pittsburgh faces Virginia on Friday. ( (Zack Wajsgras/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Pittsburgh, No. 23 Virginia set for ACC division matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 01, 2018 11:52 AM EDT

Friday Night Lights: Pitt, Virginia set for key ACC matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 10:47 AM EDT
Pittsburgh (4-4, 3-1 ACC) at No. 23 Virginia (6-2, 4-1, No. 25 CFP), Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT (ESPN2) Line: Virginia by 7. Series record:...

North Carolina's Beau Corrales (88) breaks a tackle from Virginia's free safety Brenton Nelson (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Charlottesville, Va. (Zack Wajsgras /The Daily Progress via AP)
Perkins leads Virginia past North Carolina, 31-21

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 27, 2018 03:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Miami head coach Mark Richt walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Miami Gardens, Fla. Virginia led 28-14 early in the third quarter at Miami a year ago, but two touchdowns, one defensive, in a span of seven seconds pulled the Hurricanes even, and they scored the last 30 points in a 44-28 victory. The Two schools meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Virginia looks to finish the job in rematch vs No.16 Miami

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 12, 2018 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. This season is shaping up to be one of even greater parity in the ACC. The Tigers still have to play N.C. State, Florida State, Duke, and Boston College in their quest for another berth in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
Football parity dominating the ACC _ except at Clemson

By John Kekis Oct. 10, 2018 11:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) runs with the ball against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Charlottesville, Va. The excitement still exists that Virginia has the players to be very dynamic on offense. All the Cavaliers (3-2) need now is to get more players involved to find a better balance.(Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Virginia seeking more offensive balance vs No. 16 Miami

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 08, 2018 05:16 PM EDT

Explosive Virginia offense sparks win over Ohio, 45-31

By Terry Mccormick Sep. 16, 2018 01:29 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall called the whole situation surrounding Saturday's game against Ohio "weird." Despite the obstacles and...