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Top 25: Elliott would go from hot seat to hot coach if No. 24 Virginia keeps rising

Virginia Cavaliers are 4-1, tied for first in the Atlantic Coast Conference with strong offense and defense, marking their first AP Top 25 appearance since 2019.

  • On Sunday, the Virginia Cavaliers appeared in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2019 after Friday's two-overtime win against a top-10 Florida State team.
  • Following early-season tragedy, Tony Elliott faced a 6-17 ACC record and the death of three Virginia players, which shifted his role from coach to counselor.
  • Bolstering the roster, Virginia Cavaliers football team added 22 high school recruits and 32 transfers led by Chandler Morris, quarterback , ranking top 10 in scoring and total offense while allowing a 25% third-down conversion rate.
  • On Saturday, Virginia Cavaliers football team visits unbeaten Louisville, aiming for a 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference start to improve their standing.
  • The vibe around Virginia football has never been more upbeat in coach Tony Elliott's four seasons in Charlottesville, despite sustained success historically being fleeting for the Virginia Cavaliers football team.
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Top 25: Elliott would go from hot seat to hot coach if No. 24 Virginia keeps rising

No. 24 Virginia football is experiencing a high point under coach Tony Elliott.

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