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MONDAY HUDDLE: Liberty on cusp of rankings following historic win
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Liberty on cusp of rankings following historic winHuddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Penalties leave Hokies with foul stench following loss to West Virginia
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Penalties leave Hokies with foul stench following loss to West VirginiaThe Hokies committed 15 penalties for a whopping 132 yards, which tied for the second-most in program history.
Cavalier football seeking balanced offense in new regime
Read full article: Cavalier football seeking balanced offense in new regimeAs the college football season approaches, change has come in Charlottesville. While Virginia has talented skill players returning on offense, the way they execute may look a little different.
Monday huddle: 5 early candidates to replace Justin Fuente as Virginia Tech’s head coach
Read full article: Monday huddle: 5 early candidates to replace Justin Fuente as Virginia Tech’s head coachWith Virginia Tech parting ways with head coach Justin Fuente, speculation already has started as to who his replacement will be.
Monday huddle: An awkward reunion and showcase of future NFL picks -- Liberty vs. Ole Miss will be must-see TV
Read full article: Monday huddle: An awkward reunion and showcase of future NFL picks -- Liberty vs. Ole Miss will be must-see TVLiberty at Ole Miss might not be the biggest game in college football this weekend, but you’d be hard-pressed to find another with juicer storylines than when they meet for a noon kickoff on Saturday.
Wake’s Clawson, Pitt’s Pickett top AP’s midyear ACC honors
Read full article: Wake’s Clawson, Pitt’s Pickett top AP’s midyear ACC honorsWake Forest coach Dave Clawson and Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett headline The Associated Press' list of midseason football honorees for the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Armstrong, Cavaliers roll over hapless Duke, 48-0
Read full article: Armstrong, Cavaliers roll over hapless Duke, 48-0Brennan Armstrong threw for two first-half touchdowns and ran for another and Virginia scored on all six possessions before halftime in a 48-0 victory over Duke, it’s seventh straight in the series.
Howell, Chandler, Downs help No. 21 UNC beat Virginia 59-39
Read full article: Howell, Chandler, Downs help No. 21 UNC beat Virginia 59-39Sam Howell threw five touchdown passes and ran for a career-best 112 yards as No. 21 North Carolina took over after halftime to beat Virginia 59-39 on Saturday night.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Washington Football Team’s quarterback dilemma won’t go away any time soon
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Washington Football Team’s quarterback dilemma won’t go away any time soonHuddle up! Here’s a look back at the first full week of the football season, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.
UVA remains motivated, focused for Cup Clash
Read full article: UVA remains motivated, focused for Cup ClashUVA’s riding a 4 game win streak where they’ve scored 44 , 31, 55 and 43 points. New quarterback Brennan Armstrong is playing like a veteran in the back half of his first season as a starter. The Hokies have been headed in the opposite direction..losers of four straight..and with an offense that’s been ravaged by injuries. Regardless..the veterans on the “Hoos defense are aware the potential is there, and the circumstances don’t matter on Saturday night. The Cavaliers and Hokies kick off from Lane Stadium in Blacksburg Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Armstrong, balance lead Virginia past Boston College, 43-32
Read full article: Armstrong, balance lead Virginia past Boston College, 43-32CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Brennan Armstrong threw for a touchdown and ran 60 yards for another as Virginia beat Boston College 43-32 for its first victory ever against the Eagles. “Brennan Armstrong continues to be exceptional and continues to get better and better and better,” said head coach Bronco Mendenahll. I think they’re coached well. And I think their culture is strong I think they’re very competitive. I’m happy for our team.”“I think I’m getting better every game.
Armstrong runs Virginia past Louisville 31-17
Read full article: Armstrong runs Virginia past Louisville 31-17CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Brennan Armstrong ran for two touchdowns and passed for another and Virginia beat Louisville 31-17 in a game that was pushed back a week by a COVID-19 outbreak among the Cardinals. Armstrong scored on runs of 8 and 9 yards, the latter with 4:29 remaining to give Virginia a two-score cushion. (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.) 11/14/2020 8:03:15 PM (GMT -5:00)
Cavs hoping to keep potent ‘Heels offense in check
Read full article: Cavs hoping to keep potent ‘Heels offense in checkVirginia’s trip to South Florida confirmed that the Cavaliers have the foundation to withstand the storm of a top 15 ranked opponent. But the five point loss, while a morale victory, still left the Cavs at a disappointing 1-4. The momentum in Miami centered around the return of starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong. The lefty dual threat signal caller brings the skills and the leadership to make the Cavs a much more dangerous group. The 'Heels check in 4-1 and ranked 15th, sporting a total offense that’s averaging 531 yards and nearly 38 points per game--that’s 8th in the nation.
No. 11 Miami holds off Virginia 19-14, moves to 5-1
Read full article: No. 11 Miami holds off Virginia 19-14, moves to 5-1MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – D’Eriq King threw for 322 yards and a touchdown, and No. 11 Miami outlasted Virginia 19-14 on Saturday night. Mike Harley had a career night for the Hurricanes, catching 10 passes for 170 yards. Brennan Armstrong was back in the lineup after missing a game with a concussion for Virginia and completed 15 of 29 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns. But it wasn’t enough for the Cavaliers to avoid a fourth consecutive loss, while Miami moved to 5-1 and 4-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Walker runs for 123 yards, 3TDs; Wake Forest beats Virginia
Read full article: Walker runs for 123 yards, 3TDs; Wake Forest beats VirginiaWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Kenneth Walker III had 123 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead 75-yard scoring, run, and Wake Forest beat Virginia 40-23. Walker took a handoff, bounced left, broke free from a Virginia tackler and raced down the left sideline to make it 30-23 early in the fourth quarter. Virginia’s Perris Jones muffed the ensuing kickoff while attempting to make a fair catch, setting up Walker for a 4-yard TD run that put the Demon Deacons (2-2, 1-2 ACC) in control for good. With starter Brennan Armstrong sidelined due to concussion protocol, Virginia used a combination of backups Lindell Stone, Iraken Armstead and Keytoan Thompson, often rotating Stone and Armstead in the same series. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.)
UVA hopes to bounce back vs Wake Forest
Read full article: UVA hopes to bounce back vs Wake ForestCharlottesville, VA. – It doesn’t take a mathematician to understand why UVA is off to a 1-2 start. Starter Brennan Armstrong is in concussion protocol. In his 4th season with the program and has the full support of his teammates. UVA’s job is deciphering a 1-2 Wake Forest team that has the same two losses as UVA does-Clemson, and NC State. Virginia and Wake Forest are set to kick at 4 p.m. from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Virginia, Virginia Tech both regrouping after losses
Read full article: Virginia, Virginia Tech both regrouping after lossesCharlottesville, VA. – Virginia got an early season test of adversity when starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong left the game with a head injury, later diagnosed as a concussion. The backup quarterback, redshirt junior quarterback Lindell Stone was forced to step in in the second quarter. “Yeah Lendell Stone is our quarterback. He understands coverage so quickly, understands them pre-snap and maximizes his resources,” head Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said. Meanwhile Virginia tech suffered its first loss on Saturday to the high octane Tar Heels.
Virginia suffers 38-21 loss to NC State
Read full article: Virginia suffers 38-21 loss to NC StateVirginia scored 14 consecutive points after going down 24-0 to NC State early in the game. That set up his first career touchdown pass to wide receiver Billy Kemp IV (Highland Springs, Va.). NC State scored again when it returned an interception for a touchdown. The Cavaliers attempted an onside kick, but it was recovered by NC State. It was the first interception yielded this season by NC State quarterback Devin Leary.
Lawrence's 3 TDs lead No. 1 Clemson to 41-23 win vs Virginia
Read full article: Lawrence's 3 TDs lead No. 1 Clemson to 41-23 win vs VirginiaCLEMSON, S.C. – Trevor Lawrence was happy with Clemson's win over Virginia. Lawrence threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns as Clemson opened 3-0 for the sixth straight year with a 41-23 victory over the Cavaliers on Saturday night. However, like so often the past few years when pressed, Clemson and Lawrence found what it took to succeed. Rodgers had two TD catches in the final six minutes of the opening half to give Clemson a 24-3 lead that Virginia could not overcome. That's when Lawrence found Etienne for a final scoring throw to restore Clemson's momentum.
UVA trails #1 Clemson 24-10 at halftime
Read full article: UVA trails #1 Clemson 24-10 at halftimeCLEMSON, SC – The Virginia Cavaliers trail top-ranked Clemson 24-10 at halftime. UVA quarterback Brennan Armstrong is 8-of-19 for 129 yards and the lone touchdown to Terrell Jana. The Tigers Trevor Lawrence has made 15 completions for 167 yards and 2 touchdown passes, both to Amari Rodgers. Despite struggling for much of the first half, the Cavaliers 4 play, 65 yard drive that took only 38 seconds before halftime, has boosted confidence in a team that hopes to come out in the second half and compete.
Virginia Cavaliers lead Duke at halftime 17-10
Read full article: Virginia Cavaliers lead Duke at halftime 17-10CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – After falling behind 10-0 in the first quarter, the Virginia Cavaliers have answered back with 17 unanswered points for a 17-10 lead at halftime. The Cavaliers run game was most effective in the first half, when they rushed for over 100 yards and two touchdowns. One of those came from new starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong. Armstrong runs it from 4⃣ yards out for his first career TD. Duke - 10UVA - 712:33 2Q#GoHoos | #THEStandard 🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/neuvDph0Ie — Virginia Football (@UVAFootball) September 26, 2020The Cavaliers defense has also stepped up racking up 6 tackles for loss and 3 sacks, one of which came on a 4th down in the second quarter.
UVA prepares for QB transition from Perkins to Armstrong
Read full article: UVA prepares for QB transition from Perkins to ArmstrongCharlottesville, Va. – Cavalier signal caller Bryce Perkins set the bar to all new heights for his heir apparent, re-writing the school’s record book. “Bryce - I learned a lot," heir-apparent quarterback Brennan Armstrong said. The 6′2″ 220-pound redshirt sophomore Brennan Armstrong is a dual-threat lefty quarterback out of football rich state of Ohio. I think our team I think our team will see that eventually," Armstrong said. Armstrong appeared in 11 games over the past two seasons, but has three seasons of eligibility left--to try and reach the milestones Perkins left behind.