Bowl magic, MACtion and more: CFB's 100 best games of the year, Part I
After a wild season of plot twists and fantastic finishes, Bill Connelly looks back at his 100 favorite games of 2021.
2022 Season
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2022 Schedule
6-6, 3rd in ACC - Coastal
Football recruiting class rankings: Deion Sanders, Lincoln Riley land key prospects
Jackson State, USC and Miami are among the teams to land notable college football recruits before February's signing period.
UVa QB Armstrong returning to play fifth season
Virginia starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong, who ranked second nationally in passing average in 2021, will return for the 2022 season.
Sources: Virginia tabs Air Force's Rudzinski as DC
John Rudzinski, whose defense at Air Force ranked No. 4 nationally in total defense and 16th in scoring defense this season, will be the new defensive coordinator at Virginia, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Football recruiting class rankings: Where things stand after bowl season
Big-name college football recruits committing during the Under Armour All-America Game shook up the class rankings.
Falcons RB coach leaves for Virginia OC position
Falcons running backs coach Desmond Kitchings is leaving the team to take over as the offensive coordinator at the University of Virginia.
Syracuse hires new OC, QB coach from Virginia
Syracuse has hired Robert Anae as offensive coordinator and Jason Beck as quarterbacks coach.
Ultimate bowl season preview: Players and storylines to watch for every game
Bowl season is upon us. Here's what you need to know about every game, through the College Football Playoff.
Military, Fenway bowls canceled due to COVID
The Military Bowl Presented by Peraton and the Wasabi Fenway Bowl were canceled Sunday because of COVID-19 issues in the Boston College and Virginia football programs, respectively.
Football recruiting class rankings: The race for the No. 1 spot is on
National signing day means many top college football recruits will commit. In turn, there will be significant movement in the class rankings.
Packer & Durham Hour 1: Mario Cristobal, Miami HC
The new head coach of the Miami Hurricanes Mario Cristobal visits with the guys to discuss the move from Oregon to come home to coach the school he once played at. Plus the new head coach of Virginia Tony Elliott joins the show to talk about taking over for Bronco Mendenhall as head coach of the cavaliers.
UVa QB Armstrong staying as Elliott era begins
After Tony Elliott was introduced as Virginia's coach Monday, quarterback Brennan Armstrong said he has given no thought to transferring and is "really excited" to see Elliott's program.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Shake-ups near the top before national signing day
With national signing day on Wednesday, we rank the top 50 college football recruiting classes in the 2022 cycle.
Virginia hires Clemson OC Elliott as head coach
Virginia has hired Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott as its next head coach, the school announced Friday.
Sources: Clemson's Elliott top pick for UVa job
The Virginia Cavaliers are homing in on Tony Elliott, Clemson's OC, as top candidate for their head football coaching job, sources tell ESPN.
Mendenhall explains his decision to step down from UVa (1:36)
Mendenhall to step down after 6 seasons at UVa
Bronco Mendenhall reiterated multiple times that his exit from Virginia is not a retirement, but a way for him to take a step back after 31 straight years in coaching to help him ultimately become a better person and better coach.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Coaching carousel influencing top 50
Oklahoma plummeted after Lincoln Riley departed, and Notre Dame looks to stay in the top five after losing Brian Kelly to LSU.
Virginia Tech hangs on in wild finish at Virginia, 29-24
— J.C. Price hasn't masked his emotions or love for Virginia Tech since he was chosen to replace Justin Fuente as the Hokies interim coach early last week.
Virginia Tech's defense gets the strip sack and safety (1:10)
The best college football recruiting class by conference: ACC (plus Notre Dame)
Clemson and Florida State dominated the ACC over the past decade, and that has shown up in recruiting. But which class stood the test of time?
The ultimate guide to the wildest moments ever in Rivalry Week
The best week of the college football season is upon us. From the Egg Bowl to The Game and everything in between, let's enjoy the strange, petty, delightful world of the season's best rivalries.
Jordan Addison makes 4 TD catches as Pitt holds off Virginia (1:45)
Jordan Addison makes spectacular play on 4th TD catch of the day (0:38)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Cavaliers: Full Highlights (1:51)
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2021 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| NC State | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Clemson | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Syracuse | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| Boston College | 2-6 | 6-6 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Pittsburgh | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| Miami | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Virginia | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Duke | 0-8 | 3-9 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards392.62nd
Rushing Yards123.2103rd
Points For34.666th
Points Against31.8103rd
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Twitty | WR | Signed | 82 |
| Sean Wilson | WR | Signed | 80 |
| Stevie Bracey | ILB | Signed | 78 |
| Davis Lane | QB-DT | Signed | 78 |
| Xavier Brown | RB | Signed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | M. Kiser | Campbell Trophy |
| 2007 | C. Long | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 2004 | H. Miller | John Mackey Award |
| 1993 | T. Burns | Campbell Trophy |
| 1941 | W. McGarvey Dudley | Maxwell Award |