Billy Kemp

FILE - Virginia running back Mike Hollins takes a break during NCAA college football practice Wednesday Aug. 3, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia starts their season against Richmond on Sept. 3. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

New Virginia coach Tony Elliott building around talented QB

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 17, 2022 06:18 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, talks with Virginia Tech head coach J.C. Price prior to the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov 27, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech at Virginia 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Virginia's Keytaon Thompson (99) is tackled by Notre Dame players during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)

No. 20 Pitt can wrap up Coastal with win over Virginia

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 07:58 PM EST

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) avoids a tackle attempt from Virginia defensive back Elijah Gaines (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)

Notre Dame at Virginia 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 09:51 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) scrambles as BYU defensive lineman Atunaisa Mahe (62) is blocked during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)

Allgeier's 5 TDs power No. 25 BYU past Virginia 66-49

By John Coon Oct. 31, 2021 02:17 AM 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)

No. 25 BYU takes on former coach Bronco Mendenhall, Virginia

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 04:38 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall reacts to a play against Georgia Techduring an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)

Armstrong's six TDs lift Virginia past Yellow Jackets, 48-40

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 23, 2021 11:52 PM 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

Armstrong, Cavaliers roll over hapless Duke, 48-0

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 16, 2021 04:02 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Brennan Armstrong threw for two first-half touchdowns and ran for another and Virginia scored on all six possessions before...

Virginia wide receiver Billy Kemp IV, right, catches a pass against William & Mary during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)

WM at Virginia 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 11:05 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

North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) reaches for North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina State at North Carolina 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:05 PM EDT

Miami defensive end Quincy Roche (2) recovers a fumble in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)

No. 11 Miami set to play host to reeling Virginia

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 03:15 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...