VIRGINIA FOOTBALL 'Saturday can't get here fast enough': Virginia football seeks bounce-back win vs. Delaware GREG MADIA The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress Sep 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula (7) throws on the run during the Cavaliers' loss to West Virginia on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jamie Holt, Virginia Athletics Virginia head coach Tony Elliott, left, talks with offensive coordinator Des Kitchings before a game against Norfolk State earlier this month. Cal Tobias, The Daily Progress Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREG MADIA The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress CHARLOTTESVILLE — Even following a disappointing setback, Tony Elliott recognized the maturation that’s taken place within his Virginia program.kAm“xE 766=D 8@@5 E@ 92G6 2? 6IA64E2E:@? E@ H:? 2?5 7@C 6G6CJ3@5J E@ 36 FAD6E H96? 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UVa's Elliott on team seeking to bounce back from loss to WVU Virginia coach Tony Elliott discusses the importance of bouncing back after the loss to West Virginia.
