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UVa's Elliott on entering the season with meaningful expectations Virginia coach Tony Elliott discusses how he'll handle coaching the team with meaningful expectations heading into 2026.
'A special quarterback': Beau Pribula is prepared to take the reins as Virginia's QB After stops with Missouri and Penn State, quarterback Beau Pribula is ready and eager for his stint with Virginia football to begin.
