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2021 Virginia Cavaliers football team

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2021 Virginia Cavaliers football
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
← 2020
2022 →
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

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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 Miami (FL)ESPNW 30–2837,269
October 93:00 p.m.at LouisvilleACCNW 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 BYU*ESPN2L 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 PittsburghESPN2L 38–4845,183
November 273:45 p.m.Virginia Tech
ACCNL 24–2946,445
December 2911:00 a.m.vs. SMU*ESPN Cancelled_

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Rankings

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

Coaching staff

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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

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

References

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  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.