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).
On December 2, Mendenhall announced he would step down as head coach after the bowl game. He also said he had not yet taken a new position, but confirmed that he was not retiring from coaching altogether.
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.
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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
3 73 Jelani Woods TE Indianapolis Colts
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