COLLEGE FOOTBALL How does Virginia football move forward after another troubling loss? GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Oct 5, 2026 15 hrs ago 0 × Virginia defensive tackle Anthony Britton discusses the Cavaliers' loss to Florida State. 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UVa DT Britton on loss to Florida State Virginia defensive tackle Anthony Britton discusses the Cavaliers' loss to Florida State.
