2021 Virginia Cavaliers football team

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2021
Fenway Bowl, Canceled vs. SMU
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionCoastal Division
Record6–6 (4–4 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorRobert Anae (6th season)
Defensive coordinatorNick Howell (6th season)
Co-defensive coordinatorKelly Poppinga (4th season)
Home stadiumScott Stadium
Seasons
2021 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Atlantic Division
No. 15 Wake Forest xy   7 1     11 3  
No. 20 NC State   6 2     9 3  
No. 14 Clemson   6 2     10 3  
Louisville   4 4     6 7  
Florida State   4 4     5 7  
Syracuse   2 6     5 7  
Boston College   2 6     6 6  
Coastal Division
No. 13 Pittsburgh xy$   7 1     11 3  
Miami (FL)   5 3     7 5  
Virginia   4 4     6 6  
Virginia Tech   4 4     6 7  
North Carolina   3 5     6 7  
Georgia Tech   2 6     3 9  
Duke   0 8     3 9  
Championship: Pittsburgh 45, Wake Forest 21
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2021 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cavaliers were led by sixth-year head coach Bronco Mendenhall and played their home games at Scott Stadium. The team competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

After finishing their regular season with a 6–6 record, the Cavaliers accepted a bid to play in the

Fenway Bowl, where they were due to face the SMU Mustangs. On December 26, the Cavaliers withdrew from the game, due to COVID-19 issues; the bowl was subsequently canceled.[1]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 47:30 p.m.William & Mary*ACCRSNW 43–042,982
September 1111:00 a.m.Illinois*
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
ACCNW 42–1436,036
September 187:30 p.m.at No. 21 North CarolinaACCNL 39–5950,500
September 247:00 p.m.Wake Forest
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
ESPN2L 17–3738,699
September 307:30 p.m.at
ESPN
W 30–2837,269
October 93:00 p.m.at
Cardinal Stadium
  • Louisville, KY
  • ACCNW 34–3340,320
    October 1612:30 p.m.Duke
    • Scott Stadium
    • Charlottesville, VA
    ACCRSNW 48–038,489
    October 237:30 p.m.Georgia Tech
    • Scott Stadium
    • Charlottesville, VA
    ACCNW 48–4045,837
    October 3010:15 p.m.at No. 25
    ESPN2
    L 49–6657,685
    November 137:30 p.m. No. 9 Notre Dame*
    • Scott Stadium
    • Charlottesville, VA
    ABCL 3–2848,584
    November 203:30 p.m.at No. 18
    Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • ESPN2L 38–4845,183
    November 273:45 p.m.Virginia Tech
    ACCNL 24–2946,445
    December 2911:00 a.m.vs.
    Fenway Bowl
    )
    ESPN Cancelled_

    [2]

    Rankings

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    — = Not ranked RV = Received votes
    Week
    PollPre12345678910111213141516Final
    AP
    RVRVRV
    CoachesRVRVRVRVRV
    CFPNot releasedNot released

    Coaching staff

    Name Position
    Bronco Mendenhall Head coach
    Robert Anae Offensive coordinator, Inside Receivers Coach, Tight Ends
    Nick Howell Defensive coordinator, Secondary Coach
    Kelly Poppinga Co defensive coordinator, linebackers coach
    Ricky Brumfield Special teams coordinator, Cornerbacks coach
    Mark Atuaia Running backs coach
    Jason Beck Quarterbacks coach
    Marques Hagans Wide receivers coach
    Shane Hunter Safeties coach
    Clint Sintim Defensive line
    Garett Tujague Offensive line coach

    Players drafted into the NFL

    Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
    3 73 Jelani Woods TE Indianapolis Colts

    References

    1. ^ Adelson, Andrea (December 26, 2021). "Military, Fenway Bowls Canceled Because of COVID-19 Issues". ESPN. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
    2. ^ "2021 Virginia Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.