COLLEGE FOOTBALL ANALYSIS Greg Madia: What we learned from Virginia football's loss at No. 24 SMU GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Oct 18, 2026 Oct 18, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago 0 × Virginia coach Tony Elliott discusses how the Cavaliers got close but couldn't sack SMU QB Kevin Jennings. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DALLAS — The plan Virginia used on Saturday was the only tactic that would’ve provided the Cavaliers a path to victory.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^h5hgg`bb\5_c6\c362\363a\ca_432dcagh2Qm':C8:?:2 7@@E32== 72==D 2D FAD6E 3:5 4@>6D FA D9@CE 282:?DE }@] ac $|&[ y6??:?8Dk^2mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^hb4b_dee\2f7`\c5c_\335`\ec4g54hfgad`Qmv2>6 32==Di }@] ac $|& ab[ ':C8:?:2 7@@E32== `bk^2mk^Am kAm%92E’D AC:>2C:=J 3642FD6 @7 E96:C :?;FCJ D:EF2E:@? @? 5676?D6 4@>3:?65 H:E9 E96 5:776C6?E H2JD :? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story UVa's Elliott on SMU QB Jennings Virginia coach Tony Elliott discusses how the Cavaliers got close but couldn't sack SMU QB Kevin Jennings. Virginia football falls as upset bid comes up short against No. 24 SMU, Jennings Virginia football's quest for an upset at No. 24 SMU were dashed when Mustangs standout quarterback Kevin Jennings delivered fourth-quarter to… Game balls: No. 24 SMU 23, Virginia football 13 Awarding game balls after Virginia football's 23-13 loss to No. 24 SMU on Saturday in Dallas. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Hokies' Franklin on offensive line Hokies' Franklin on win over Georgia Tech Hokies' Franklin on win over Georgia Tech Hokies' Mines on team resiliency Hokies' Mines on team resiliency Hokies' Franklin on kicking competition Hokies' Franklin on kicking competition
UVa's Elliott on SMU QB Jennings Virginia coach Tony Elliott discusses how the Cavaliers got close but couldn't sack SMU QB Kevin Jennings.
Virginia football falls as upset bid comes up short against No. 24 SMU, Jennings Virginia football's quest for an upset at No. 24 SMU were dashed when Mustangs standout quarterback Kevin Jennings delivered fourth-quarter to…
Game balls: No. 24 SMU 23, Virginia football 13 Awarding game balls after Virginia football's 23-13 loss to No. 24 SMU on Saturday in Dallas.
