Author: Christina Chapman

After a tough loss on the road last week, the Virginia Cavaliers are headed home. The Cavs will host the Old Dominion University Monarchs in Scott Stadium on Saturday. This is the first UVA-ODU matchup since 2019. Right now both teams are 1-1, each with a win at home and a loss on the road. The fun begins Saturday at 2:00 PM EST in Charlottesville. Related Article: UVA-Illinois Preview UVA-ODU: A History The Cavaliers bested the Monarchs in a 28-17 win in 2019. The win didn’t come easily then and it won’t come easily now, either. As we learned when…

It’s week three and the Vols are headed home! After two winning weeks in a row, Tennessee will host the Akron Zips in Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Last week the Panthers forced the Vols to work for their win. This week a big orange win should come much more easily. Tennessee vs. Akron kicks off at 7:00 PM EST on Saturday. Related Article: Tennessee-Pittsburgh Recap Tennessee vs. Akron: What to Expect Like the Ball State Cardinals before them, the Akron Zips are unlikely to fare well against the Vols. Led by first-year head coach Joe Moorhead, the Zips are 1-1…

On Saturday the Virginia Cavaliers took on the Fighting Illini in Champaign. After months of preparation and refocusing on fundamentals, details, and overall improvement, the Cavaliers hit the road confident in a solid matchup and ready to notch another victory against the Illini. Too bad that didn’t happen. As painful to write as it was to watch, here is the Virginia-Illinois recap, 2022 edition. Got ‘Em Saying Wow For all the wrong reasons, wow. Not since the Monstars met the Looney Tunes has a talented team showed up with nothing in the tank but high hopes and maybe a prayer.…

The road to redemption is paved with high expectations and yesterday, Tennessee delivered. In an overtime thriller against the Pittsburgh Panthers, the Vols clawed their way to a 2-0 start to the season. Coach Heupel’s fourth faceoff in five years against the Panthers ended in victory. A bigger win for the Vols than their opener against Ball State, Tennessee is embracing change and showing improvement. And though the Tennessee-Pittsburgh recap ends in a Vol Nation victory, the Vols need to grow quickly for even tougher upcoming play. Related Article: Tennessee-Pittsburgh Preview Nobody Said It Was Easy The game got off…

Wake up Wahoos, it’s game day! It’s week two for the Cavaliers and today the Hoos will take on the Fighting Illini on their home turf in Champaign, IL. This year, both programs have made major changes and have something to prove. The Virginia-Illinois game will be broadcast on ESPN or fuboTV at 4:00 PM EST. Virginia-Illinois: A Look Back The Illini are currently in their second year under head coach Bret Beielema. Last year’s team finished 5-7 overall and came close to their first bowl appearance since 2019. Despite exceeding expectations, the Illini were handled by the Cavaliers in…

After a big win in week one, the Vols are headed north! Tennessee will face Pittsburgh on the Panthers’ home turf this Saturday with one thing on their minds: revenge. After a devastating loss to the Panthers in 2021, the Vols are looking to bring home the W this week. The Tennessee-Pittsburgh game will be aired on ABC at 3:30 PM EST on Saturday. Tennessee-Pittsburgh: Preparing for Victory Saturday’s matchup will be the fourth time in five years that coach Josh Heupel has faced off against the Panthers. Going into the weekend, Heupel knows the Vols are up against a…

The UVA Cavaliers began the Tony Elliott Era yesterday with a win over the Richmond Spiders to start the season. While the Cavs showed us they’ve got room for improvement, they hit their first big season goal which was to win the opener. The Cavs have now bested the Spiders in 30 of their 35 games against each other since 1893. UVA-Richmond Recap: What Worked Perris Jones. During Virginia’s fall camp, Coach Elliott was clear that Jones was the team’s leading man at RB. Jones is at the top of the Cavs’ depth chart and is largely responsible for establishing…

On Saturday, the UVA Cavaliers will host the Richmond Spiders at Scott Stadium to kickoff the 2022 season. UVA has won five straight season openers and looks to add another W under new head coach Tony Elliott. The UVA-Richmond game kicks off at 12:30 PM and will air on ACC Regional Sports Network and the Virginia Sports Radio Network. UVA-Richmond: A History The Cavs and the Spiders have a history dating back to 1893. The two have faced off 34 times, with the Cavs claiming victory in 29 matchups. Of these 29 wins, 20 have been shut outs. Additionally, the…

The Tennessee Vols kicked off their season opener in Neyland Stadium against Ball State on Thursday night and what a way to start the season! Kicking off head coach Josh Heupel’s second season with the Vols, Tennessee notched a huge win against the Cardinals. In a game that really highlighted the offensive tempo, Rocky Top definitely delivered which is hopefully a sign of great things to come this season. Tennessee-Ball State Recap: What Worked Two words: Hendon Hooker. Tennessee’s star QB threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores on Thursday night. By halftime, Hooker…

Tennessee football is back! With two days till kickoff in Knoxville, Rocky Top is buzzing with anticipation. After Josh Heupel’s 7-6 finish in 2021, hopes are high as Tennessee embarks on the second season of the Heupel era. On Thursday, the Tennessee Vols will host the Ball State Cardinals in Neyland Stadium. The Tennessee-Ball State game will be aired on the SEC Network at 7:00 PM. Tennessee-Ball State: What to Expect Right now Tennesee is the five touchdown favorite to win this game. That’s a lot of points, but the Vols have arguably one of the fastest offenses in the…