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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

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) celebrates a Miami take away in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Tallahassee, Fla. Jordan was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Clemson RB Etienne, LB Simmons lead AP All-ACC teams

By Joedy Mccreary Dec. 10, 2019 12:50 PM EST

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield watches the action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Clemson won 45-10. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville faces another top defense against Virginia

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 25, 2019 12:15 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

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 Irish seek rebound from loss against No. 18 Virginia

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 02:57 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

Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) sacks William & Mary quarterback Hollis Mathis (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Perkins, Reed pace Virginia in rout of William & Mary, 52-17

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 06, 2019 11:12 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall, right, and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, left, pose for a photo during media day for the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Virginia plays South Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)
South Carolina at Virginia 12/29/2018

Dec. 28, 2018 11:28 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. Virginia's last exposure to a running attack like the one Georgia Tech employs could hardly have gone worse. After taking an early 7-0 lead against Navy in last year’s Military Bowl, the Cavaliers gave up 49 unanswered points in a 49-7 defeat. They will try again to shut down the triple option when they play the Yellow Jackets on Saturday, Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Virginia looks for better showing against triple-option

By Paul Newberry Nov. 16, 2018 12:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2015, file photo, Georgia Tech's TaQuon Marshall carries the football during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Durham, N.C. Virginia's last exposure to a running attack like the one Georgia Tech employs could hardly have gone worse. After taking an early 7-0 lead against Navy in last year’s Military Bowl, the Cavaliers gave up 49 unanswered points in a 49-7 defeat. They will try again to shut down the triple option when they play the Yellow Jackets on Saturday, Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Rob Brown, File)
Virginia looking to contain Georgia Tech's triple option

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 15, 2018 02:15 PM EST

Georgia Tech wide receiver Brad Stewart (83) and quarterback Tobias Oliver (8) celebrate with fans after an NCAA college football game against Miami on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 27-21. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Georgia Tech flips disappointing season with 3 straight wins

By Paul Newberry Nov. 13, 2018 05:43 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