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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).

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
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  • Conf Overall
    Team   W   L     W   L  
    Atlantic Division
    No.15Wake Forestxy   7 1     11 3  
    No.20NC State   6 2     9 3  
    No.14Clemson   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.13Pittsburgh 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

    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*
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 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 Carolina
  • Chapel Hill, NC (South's Oldest Rivalry)
  • ACCNL 39–5950,500
    September 247:00 p.m.Wake Forest
    • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • ESPN2L 17–3738,699
    September 307:30 p.m.atMiami (FL)
  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • ESPNW 30–2837,269
    October 93:00 p.m.atLouisville
  • 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 BYU*
  • Provo, UT
  • 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 Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • ESPN2L 38–4845,183
    November 273:45 p.m.Virginia Tech
    • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA (Commonwealth Cup)
  • ACCNL 24–2946,445
    December 2911:00 a.m.vs. SMU*
  • Boston, MA (Fenway Bowl)
  • ESPN Cancelled_
    • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll (and CFP Rankings, after November 2) - Released prior to game
  • All times are in Eastern time
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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.
  • ^ "2021 Virginia Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.

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