COLLEGE FOOTBALL Virginia football defense seeks to fix tackling, QB-run game problems vs. Syracuse GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Oct 9, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 × Virginia defensive end Nnanna Anyanwu discusses the Cavaliers' tackling issues in their loss to Florida State. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The assignment is familiar for Virginia’s defense, and the Cavaliers are still trying to ace this specific task.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^b5cdd55h\g5_f\c66a\ged`\a6f`6gd`3c4gQm':C8:?:2 7@@E32== 4@C?6C324< ~>:==:@ p82C5 5@H?8C2565 E@ 5@F3E 7@C 82>6 GD] $JC24FD6k^2mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^4f3bd456\d6fc\c_4d\36ad\e2g5425bbca`Qm':C8:?:2 7@@E32==VD ~\{:?6 2:>D E@ 4@CC64E :DDF6D :? 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UVa DE Anyanwu on tackling issues at FSU Virginia defensive end Nnanna Anyanwu discusses the Cavaliers' tackling issues in their loss to Florida State.
Virginia football cornerback Omillio Agard downgraded to doubt for game vs. Syracuse Virginia football cornerback Omillio Agard was downgraded to doubtful, according to the latest ACC availability report released on Thursday.
Virginia football's O-Line aims to correct issues in pass protection After Virginia football surrendered 10 sacks against Florida State, the Cavaliers' offensive line is aiming to correct its pass-protection issues.
