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Beau Pribula, a former Missouri quarterback, is exploring his transfer options, with Virginia among his top choices. The twenty-year-old, who started at Penn State before moving to Missouri, had a successful season, completing 67.4% of his passes for 1,941 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. He also rushed for 297 yards and 6 scores. Pribula has visited Washington and has eyes on Stanford, Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech. Meanwhile, USC offensive lineman Alex Payne visited Virginia and received an offer. The Cavaliers also secured the return of punter Daniel Sparks and place-kicker Will Bettridge for the 2026 season. Other prospects, such as Eastern Kentucky defensive tackle Jeremiah Bailey and Dukes Zion Wilson, are also considering visits. Virginia is actively recruiting to strengthen its roster for future success.

Virginias wrestling team suffered a narrow defeat in their ACC opener, losing to ninth-ranked NC State by a score of seventeen to nineteen. Despite a strong start, winning the first three weight classes and building a solid lead, the Cavaliers fell short in the end due to a late pin. Freshman Rocco Hayes, fifth-year Marlon Yarbrough, and sophomore Gable Porter secured early wins, but NC State fought back in the middle weights, winning three straight, including two against top-twenty opponents. Virginias Colton Washleski and Steven Burrell Jr. kept the lead, but NC States Isaac Trumble secured the win with a late pin at heavyweight. The Cavaliers, now 8-4, will look to bounce back at home against North Carolina on January sixteenth.

Virginia football bolsters offense and defense with transfer portal additions: Tight end Connor Cox, safety Jaylen Jones, and running back Solomon Beebe join the Cavaliers, while former backup quarterback Danny Kaelin transfers to Nebraska.

Virginia Cavaliers triumphed over Stanford Cardinal, securing a seventy to fifty-five victory at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers dominant performance, fueled by eight offensive rebounds, led to a forty-one to thirty-four halftime lead. Virginias defense tightened in the second half, holding Stanford to just six made shots and zero points for freshman star Ebuka Okorie after halftime. Coach Tony Odom commended his teams discipline, limiting free throws and disrupting Stanfords transition game. Stanfords De Ridder stood out with twenty-two points, but Virginias pressure proved too much. The Cavaliers now face a tough test against Louisville, a high-scoring team with six double-digit scorers, in a game streamed on ESPN two.

Virginia bolsters defense with edge rusher Ezekiel Larry from Yale, who chose Virginia over UNLV and Rice, and long snapper Wyatt Rubinoff from New Hampshire. Larry, a third-team All-American, was drawn to Virginias coaching staff, particularly legend Chris Slade, and their eleven-win season. Rubinoff, a five-star snapper, has two years of eligibility left. Several Virginia players transferred to Kansas State, Washington, Appalachian State, and South Florida, while quarterback DJ Lagway committed to Baylor but is still considering Ole Miss.

Virginia Womens Basketball Secures Perseverance Win Over Georgia Tech: The Cavaliers, now 13-3 and 5-0 in ACC play, survived a sloppy road game against Georgia Tech, winning 61-59. Despite a slow start and poor shooting, the team rallied behind Caitlin Weimars defense and Kymora Johnsons clutch threes. Paris Clark took over in the third, but the game remained close until Johnson sealed it with free throws. Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton emphasized learning from fouls and close-game struggles. Virginia faces Syracuse at home on Sunday at 2 p.m. on ACC Network X.

Notre Dame defensive tackle Armel Mukam, a high-upside talent with Virginia high school roots, is visiting the University of Virginia, fueling speculation about a potential transfer after limited playing time with the Irish.