COLLEGE FOOTBALL Virginia football spring practice has marked a return to action for these three key Hoos GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Apr 1, 2026 Apr 1, 2026 Updated Jul 5, 2026 0 × Virginia right guard Makilan Thomas discusses his return to the field this spring after missing all of the 2025 season because of a football injury. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save They share the same sense of appreciation about their respective returns to the field this spring after missing out on last season.kAm“%9@D6 >@?E9D @77[ :E 82G6 >6 2 5:776C6?E A6CDA64E:G6 @? 7@@E32==[” ':C8:?:2 4@C?6C324< y2> y24<D@? 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UVa RG Thomas on returning from injury Virginia right guard Makilan Thomas discusses his return to the field this spring after missing all of the 2025 season because of a football injury.
Virginia football notes: WR Kam Courtney seeking consistency for 'a big spring' Virginia football slot receiver Kam Courtney knows, "it's a big spring" for him and has tried to operate with urgency and consistency in each …
Anyanwu, Fobbs-White show how they can help Virginia football replace previous pass rushers Virginia football is banking on transfer defensive ends Nnanna Anyanwu and Matthew Fobbs-White help the Hoos replace the production they lost …
Virginia football notes: Freshman WR Cope 'has flashed' during stand-out spring Virginia football's early-enrollee freshman wide receiver Dylan Cope "has flashed" and stood out during spring practice, according to position…
Virginia football QB Chandler Morris denied preliminary injunction in pursuit of 7th year Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied a preliminary injunction in Charlottesville Circuit Court on Thursday, as the court sided with…
