The Virginia football program suffered a heartbreaking 27-20 overtime loss to Duke in the ACC Championship game on Saturday. Eli Wood had a heroic, last-minute 18-yard touchdown to send the game into overtime. But, after Duke’s successful drive into the end zone to start OT, Chandler Morris threw an interception on a trick play attempt for the ‘Hoos to end the game.
Meanwhile, Virginia basketball guard Jacari White hit 9-for-9 from the field and 7-for-7 from beyond the arc against Dayton University on Saturday, powering the ‘Hoos to an 86-73 road win in Charlotte. Still, Virginia struggled with fouls and sloppy play, turning the ball over 21 times.
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Here are the rest of this week’s updates across Virginia sports.
UVA basketball rides three-point shooting to win over UMES
The ‘Hoos started hot from three, making 11 triples in the first half alone and cruised to a 24-point win entering the exam break. They’ll next tip off against Maryland on December 20.
UVA Football Is Headed To Florida For Its Bowl Game, Seeking Historic 11th Win – UVA Today
Despite the heartbreaking ACC Championship loss, Virginia (10-3) has secured the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. The ‘Hoos will face No. 25 University of Missouri (8-4) on December 27. A Virginia win in Jacksonville would secure a program record for season wins with 11. Virginia enters the bowl game ranked 19th in the country.
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The Gator Bowl is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on ABC.
Virginia Football Defensive Back Ja’son Prevard is Entering the Transfer Portal – The Daily Progress
Defensive back Ja’son Prevard is entering the transfer portal at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Prevard concludes his first and last year at UVA, having previously transferred from FCS Morgan state last season. Sources say Prevard will not play in the Gator Bowl later this month.
The junior finished the season with 24 tackles, three interceptions, and five pass breakups – not to mention both the Jim Thorpe National Defensive Back of the Week and the ACC Defensive Back of the Week this season.
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UVA Football’s Tony Elliott Named ACC Coach of the Year – Streaking The Lawn
Head football coach Tony Elliot was selected as 2025 ACC Coach of the Year, the sixth Virginia coach to win the award and the first since Mike London in 2011. Elliot led Virginia to a turnaround 10-2 season – a stark contrast to his 11-23 record across his first three years in Charlottesville.
Wahoo Rundown: Swimming freshman Sara Curtis wins seven medals – Cville Right Now
Freshman swimmer Sara Curtis earned seven medals in the 2025 European Aquatic Short Course Swimming Championships in Poland where she raced for team Italy. She set a European record for the 50 backstroke (25.49) and contributed to her team’s world record in the 4×50 mixed race.
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First, watch this Virginia fan propose to his girlfriend in the stands during Tuesday’s matchup against UMES. There’s certainly holiday magic in the air at JPJ!
Right before the tough OT loss to Duke, Eli Wood secured the play of the night with a thrilling last-minute touchdown to tie the game. Re-live the hope of the moment … even if it hurts.
