Bronco Mendenhall
Clemson leads the way, again, in ACC recruiting battle

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 03, 2021 07:37 PM EST
Clemson's most recent berth in the College Football Playoff was arguably its least successful, but a 49-28 semifinal loss to Ohio State didn't appear to damage...

Virginia's Mendenhall shakes up defensive staff assignments

Feb. 01, 2021 02:12 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall is shaking things up a bit on his staff. Mendenhall said Monday that defensive...

Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente, left, and Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall talk before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Virginia joins Pitt, BC in ending season without bowl game

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 13, 2020 02:47 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Tré Turner, second from right, scores a touchdown against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Virginia at Virginia Tech 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:21 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong is stopped by Virginia Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Herbert and Hokies snap skid, beating Virginia 33-15

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 12, 2020 11:20 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs with the ball against Boston College during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia-Virginia Tech: Teams heading in opposite directions

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 10, 2020 02:31 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney watches during the third quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
ACC juggles schedule again due to virus as season winds down

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 09, 2020 01:56 PM EST

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

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball against Abilene Christian during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia brings momentum into matchup with solid BC team

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 03, 2020 09:13 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs off the field after the team's win over Pittsburgh in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
In the ACC, even without fans, there's no place like home

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 02, 2020 01:36 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall looks on during an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Mendenhall upset Virginia game vs Seminoles was called off

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 30, 2020 05:21 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws a pass against Abilene Christian during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Struggling Florida State gets set to host surging Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 27, 2020 10:57 AM EST

Abilene Christian tight end Remington Lutz (86) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong throws for 4 TDs, Virginia beats Abilene Christian

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 21, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Virginia looks to extend win streak, hosts Abilene Christian

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 19, 2020 04:53 PM EST
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall is well aware that he's likely one of the few members of the Cavaliers program that knew Abilene Christian fielded a football...

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong runs Virginia past Louisville 31-17

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 14, 2020 06:54 PM EST

FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) reaches for a touchdown next to North Carolina defensive back Cam'Ron Kelly (9) and defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) during an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Louisville has paused all football activities and its Saturday game at Virginia has been postponed at least a week due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra told reporters Wednesday night, Nov. 4, the program has 10 players who have tested positive for COVID-19 and five players who were in quarantine because of contact tracing. Five support staff members also tested positive and two others are in quarantine.(Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Virginia, Louisville meet a week after game postponed

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 12, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book looks for a receiver during the first quarter against Clemson in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Jury still out on Notre Dame's 1-and-done ACC member status

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 11, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Virginia wide receiver Ra'Shaun Henry (17) scores a touchdown against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 31, 2020 11:51 PM EDT

The Miami defense pressures Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) on a keeper in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 15 North Carolina looks to flip the script vs Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2020 09:55 AM EDT

Miami wide receiver Mark Pope (6) catches a first-half pass as Virginia's Nick Grant (1) defends during an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 11 Miami holds off Virginia 19-14, moves to 5-1

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 24, 2020 11:28 PM EDT