Top Story UVA FOOTBALL ‘Reliable’ Jacquon Gibson could be exactly what Virginia football needs at receiver GREG MADIA The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress Aug 4, 2026 Aug 4, 2026 Updated Aug 5, 2026 0 × Virginia wide receiver Jacquon Gibson, a UMass transfer, discusses the start of training camp and his move to join the Cavaliers. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save He’s a proven pass-catcher new to a program that needs a trustworthy target it can count on as soon as the season starts later this month.kAm“x 7:?5 H2JD E@ 36 C6=:23=6 7@C E96 BF2CE6C324< 2?5 36 C6=:23=6 7@C E96 E62> H96? :E’D E:>6 7@C >6 E@ 86E E96 32==[” ':C8:?:2 C646:G6C y24BF@? v:3D@?[ 2 EC2?D76C 7C@> |2DD249FD6EED[ D2:5 uC:52J 7@==@H:?8 E96 r2G2=:6CD’ E9:C5 EC2:?:?8 42>A AC24E:46]k^AmkAmw6 H2D 46CE2:?=J E92E 7@C E96 |:?FE6>6? =2DE 72==[ E2==J:?8 eb 42E496D 7@C e`e J2C5D @G6C `_ 82>6D] w:D e]b 42E496D A6C 4@?E6DE H6C6 E96 D64@?5 >@DE :? 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The Hoos have been in touch Virginia coach Tony Elliott said the Cavaliers have been in contact with former Hoos Cazeem Moore and Jacob Holmes regarding a potential oppor… Watch Now: Related Video Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI
UVa WR Gibson on camp start, move to the Hoos Virginia wide receiver Jacquon Gibson, a UMass transfer, discusses the start of training camp and his move to join the Cavaliers.
Could Cazeem Moore, Jacob Holmes return to Virginia football? The Hoos have been in touch Virginia coach Tony Elliott said the Cavaliers have been in contact with former Hoos Cazeem Moore and Jacob Holmes regarding a potential oppor…
