Virginia Cavaliers

The Virginia Cavaliers play home games at Scott Stadium on the university's historic Charlottesville campus, bringing academic prestige and steady ACC competition to the gridiron. Virginia has never been among the sport's traditional powers, but the Cavaliers have produced memorable teams and standout NFL talent over the decades. It's a program that prizes consistency over dynasty.

Virginia football began in 1888 and reached its most sustained success under coach George Welsh from the mid-1980s through the 1990s, including multiple bowl appearances and a share of ACC titles. The Cavaliers have never won a national championship. Virginia remains one of the ACC's founding members and continues to lean on strong academics and regional recruiting to stay competitive.