Let's take a look at Virginia Football.
Best / Worst Case Record for :
Louisville | Miami | Duke | Georgia Tech | SMU | Boston College | Pittsburgh | Florida State | Virginia Tech | Cal | NC State | Clemson | Syracuse | North Carolina | Stanford| Wake Forest
Virginia
Tony Elliot entered 2025 on the hot seat; he left 2025 coaching Virginia to one of their best football seasons in history. The Cavaliers had an 11-win season, won the Gator Bowl, and finished ranked 16th in the country. It was a truly magical season in Charlottesville that came within an eyelash of an ACC Title and a CFP Appearance. It wasn’t a fluke either. Tony Elliot rebuilt the Hoos where it mattered at the line of scrimmage, which produced offenses and defenses ranked in the top 30. Virginia was the ACC’s second-best team last year. What does UVa do for an encore? Can they repeat the previous season’s success? I wouldn’t bet against it.
Will Go 10-2 (6-2) if:
They start the season 4-0. Virginia’s early season schedule is a challenge, but it’s not overly daunting. NC State and West Virginia are toss-up games, but Norfolk State and Delaware will be wins. After that, the only game I really don’t like Virginia in is a game at SMU. Games at FSU, and at Virginia Tech are 2nd half tossups, but I like Virginia in the rest of their games. The offensive line should be really good, and the Hoos should be able to control a lot of games with that unit. Outside of Miami, they could have arguably the best combined offensive and defensive lines in the ACC. If it plays out that way, Virginia could have another special season.
Will Go 5-7 (3-5) if:
Beau Pribula struggles at QB. The lines should be solid, but Virginia still needs a passing game to keep teams honest. The Missouri transfer will be expected to do that. Through mid-October, Virginia plays a bunch of 50/50 games – NC State, West Virginia, at Florida State. Virginia will be an underdog at SMU. Virginia starting the year 3-4 is not out of the question. Then a 2-3 finish with Duke, and a game at Wake Forest, Cal, and at Virginia Tech could be problematic. UNC is probably a win, but if things go a little sideways, Virginia could struggle. Virginia still doesn’t have overwhelming talent, and is at their best when they play solid fundamental football with strong line of scrimmage play. If the line play slips, then Virginia could have some issues.
