Hoos On Podcast

Virginia extends their win streak to five with a comeback win at Florida State, but Preston welcomes back Kris Wright from The Sabre to discuss a few troubling trends for the Cavaliers.Preston and Kris start by recapping another tough night in Tallahassee saved by the heroics of Jacari White. The guys breakdown what went wrong and what went right (Jacari White) to save UVA from picking up an ACC loss.Later Preston and Kris analyze a few trends during Virginia's five-game win streak, including the offense dropping off, a shooting dry spell, rotational changes and trouble with the zone. Then the guys look ahead to a non-conference matchup with Ohio State on Valentine's Day and discuss what Virginia needs to do going forward to stay in the ACC title race.

Preston welcomes back Greg Madia from The Daily Progress and Monty Taylor from Just Baseball for A Good Old Season Preview ahead of opening day for UVA baseball and first-year coach Chris Pollard.The guys start by recapping a wild and unexpected year for the Cavaliers from big expectations last season to missing the NCAA Tournament to Brian O'Connor moving on and Chris Pollard moving over from Duke. Greg and Monty discuss how Virginia handled the last year and rebounded well with Pollard.Then Preston, Greg and Monty breakdown the projected rotation, bullpen and lineup with the biggest questions, key players and positions to watch. Finally, the guys give their season predictions for ACC finish, NCAA Tournament, key stat leaders and MVP.

A brief pause from hoops season as Preston welcomes back Jacquie Franciulli from Wahoos247 to evaluate Virginia's football roster post transfer portal with a position-by-position breakdown.First, Preston and Jacquie give their biggest takeaways from head coach Tony Elliott's post-transfer portal press conference, including the age of current day rosters, leaning more into using the portal and in-state recruiting both in high school and the transfer portal.Then Preston and Jacquie move into their position-by-position breakdown of where the UVA roster sits looking at who's back, who Virginia brought in and if the group is in a better or worse spot since last season.

In the thick of ACC play, Preston is joined by WINA Sports Talk Host Luke Neer to take stock of Virginia as the calendar flips to February.First, Preston and Luke discuss a few close calls at Notre Dame and Boston College and try to decide if UVA is in a slump or if there are real concerns. Then Preston addresses the issues with fouling and Luke hammers home on which fouls are frustrating him the most as UVA ranks last in the ACC in fouls per game.Preston and Luke then go stock up, stock down for each player in the Virginia lineup and head coach Ryan Odom. Finally, Preston and Luke talk through the ACC title race and the chances UVA finishes in the ACC Top-4.

A wild college basketball season calls for a deeper look into the numbers, so Preston welcomes back college basketball analytics expert Evan Miyakawa to do a deep dive on this year's Virginia team.Preston and Evan start off by discussing the reasons this Virginia has surprised so many during Ryan Odom's first season and why roster construction is even more important in today's game.Then Evan highlights a spectacular freshman season by Chance Mallory, who has graded out as one of the most impactful first years in the country. Later Preston and Evan go into his latest research on international players and why so few outside of Virginia's Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grünloh are making an impact in college. Evan breaks down the data behind De Ridder as a scorer and Dallin Hall's underrated season.Finally, Evan explains why UVA's dip on defense seems like only a blip, where he currently projects the Cavaliers in the NCAA Tournament and why the team is a Final Four sleeper.

Snowed in? Snow issues here as Preston welcomes back David Teel from The Virginian-Pilot to recap Virginia's loss to UNC and why you won't find any overreactions here. Plus David gives his thoughts on the college football calendar and Preston reacts to the 2026 ACC Football Schedule reveal.First, Preston and David breakdown Virginia's impressive start against North Carolina and why the last two minutes of the first half made a big different in UNC's comeback. Then the guys take a deeper look at the defensive struggles the Cavaliers displayed and if any are worrisome going forward before also touching on the second unit's rough day out. Finally, Preston and David share why the ceiling for UVA in the long run hasn't changed a bit despite the loss.Later David shares his thoughts on the "broken" college football calendar and what ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is saying about the current transfer portal market. Then to wrap up, Preston reacts to release of Virginia's schedule for 2026 with a game-by-game look.

Don't look now, but Virginia basketball is on the rise. Preston is joined by college basketball analyst and host of the Blue Blooded Pod Ryan Hammer, who declares UVA as the country's biggest dark horse, and then Virginia leading scorer Thijs De Ridder hops on to talk about the season.First, Preston and Ryan discuss the Cavaliers 5-game win streak, including big road wins at Louisville and SMU. Ryan shares why he believes Virginia is one of the biggest sleepers in the country when the NCAA Tournament rolls around. Then Preston and Ryan discuss their favorite things about this UVA team and one concern going forward. Finally, the guys preview the matchup against North Carolina at JPJ.Then Thijs De Ridder jumps on ahead of the UNC game to talk about his adjustment to college basketball and his time at UVA. Later Preston and Thijs discuss his basketball upbringing, why he gave up soccer, the hoops scene in Belgium and how a guy his size became so skilled. At the end Thijs talks about his future and the NBA.

The college football season is over and so is the transfer portal window, Preston welcomes back Greg Madia from The Daily Progress to recap a busy two weeks for Virginia football and evaluate the class overall.First, Preston and Greg discuss how the move to the one transfer portal window impacted recruiting and what some of the long term impacts will be.Then the guys dive into Virginia's transfer class with overall trends to take note of like retention, the strength in the trenches and the upgrade in speed and versatility at the skill positions. Preston and Greg discuss the quarterback succession planning for UVA and why the QB room is in better shape than even last season.Later Preston and Greg also pick which position group was the biggest upgrade, the best overall transfers, under the radar transfers and what position groups still have the biggest questions.

The chaos between hoops season and the transfer portal deserves a two-parter, so Preston delivers with Michael McGraw from the Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast joining to talk UVA basketball after the win at Louisville, plus some portal musing, and then Cody Goodwin from PowerMizzou hops on for a Beau Pribula deep dive.First, Preston and Michael break down Virginia's win at Louisville and why people are starting to sit up in their seats to take notice of what the Cavaliers are doing. Then the guys look into why Virginia's defense has improved so much, why Dallin Hall has become underrated, Johann Grünloh's breakout performance and why UVA can survive an off night from their best players. Finally, Preston and Michael wrap up by looking at some of the latest transfer portal pick ups from another quarterback in Eli Holstein to perhaps the biggest addition of all in former Michigan safety Brandyn Hillman.Next, Preston welcomes back Cody to talk through the strengths and weaknesses in former Missouri and now UVA quarterback Beau Pribula's game. Cody explains why Pribula was just "fine" at Missouri, but good be the perfect fit at Virginia after a year of starting under his belt.

Breaking news on the Hoos On Podcast: UVA has a quarterback, basketball injury updates and Preston is joined again by Justin Ferber from CavsCorner to react in real time to all of it.First, Preston and Justin run through the latest transfer portal updates for the Cavaliers, including a few massive additions on the defensive line. Then the guys break down why this UVA defensive line could surpass last season's talented group and do a deep dive on a now loaded running back room.Preston and Justin also take stock of the UVA quarterback situation until...the Cavaliers land a commitment from former Missouri QB Beau Pribula. The guys give their takes on why Pribula could be the right fit for next year's Virginia team, while breaking down the pluses and minuses of his game. Later they take a look at which positions still need reinforcing starting at wide receiver.Finally, Preston and Justin react to the latest news surrounding Jacari White's injury. Then detail why the Virginia defense has improved over the last few weeks before looking ahead to one of the toughest stretches of the season.

ACC play is in full swing, so Preston is joined by The Athletic's Brendan Marks to discuss Virginia's latest win over NC State, the ceiling for the Cavaliers and how the ACC has rebounded as a conference this season.First, Preston and Brendan give their initial takes after Virginia picked up a road ACC win at NC State with each picking a few takeaways that caught their eye. Then Brendan gives his overall initial impression of UVA in the first season under Ryan Odom, the team's identity and how a brand new team has come together so quickly. The guys also touch on how Thijs De Ridder's game will translate deeper into ACC play, Malik Thomas starting to find form and what is Virginia's ceiling?Later Preston and Brendan look at the ACC as a whole, including an interesting 24 hours in ACC officiating. Why the conference is finally bouncing back, who are the true contenders, some sleeper teams and then rank their top-6 ACC teams.

The transfer portal is officially open for business and Preston welcomes back Kris Wright from The Sabre to dive into the latest with UVA outgoings and incomings, plus a closer look at the Cavaliers roster-building strategy.First, Preston and Kris react to offensive line coach Terry Heffernan leaving to become the offensive coordinator at Stanford and what this means for Tony Elliott's coaching staff. Then the guys assess the UVA players going into the transfer portal, headlined by receiver Trell Harris.Later Preston gives an update on the Virginia quarterback situation with where things are for Chandler Morris and the backup plans. Preston and Kris also touch on the first two commitments for UVA in the transfer portal and how they address some key areas of need.Finally, Preston and Kris take a deeper look at Virginia's roster-building strategy with an emphasis on the trenches after seeing five offensive lineman re-sign with UVA. The guys also take a look at positional value, how UVA has found quality in quantity on the defensive line and why tight end is such a crucial position for the Cavaliers.

ACC play is underway and Preston welcomes back Cuts From The Corner to recap Virginia's triple overtime loss to Virginia Tech in their ACC opener, take stock of the Cavaliers and preview an early test at NC State.First, Preston and Cuts decide not to overreact to the loss in Blacksburg, but rather look at some curiosities around Virginia's play. The guys breakdown Ryan Odom's starting lineup change to go to Devin Tillis over Sam Lewis, Malik Thomas usage, bad shooting in odd places and defensive rebounding.Then Preston and Cuts evaluate where UVA is heading into the thick of ACC play and rank their top-six ACC teams at the beginning of conference play. Finally, they look at some of the key stats and matchups for Virginia's trip to NC State, including an interesting frontcourt battle.

The final podcast of 2025 to cap off a record-breaking season for UVA Football as Preston is joined by Wahoos247's Jacquie Franciulli to recap the Gator Bowl win over Missouri and look ahead to the busy transfer portal season.First, Preston and Jacquie look back at the 13-7 Gator Bowl win over Missouri and try to put this season into context with some of the greats in Virginia history. Then Preston hands out TWO Hoos On Podcast Player(s) of the Game honors to wide receiver Eli Wood and safety Devin Neal.Later Preston and Jacquie discuss the performance from the offense, which included a few unexpected players like Wood, Xay Davis and others. Then Preston explains why a 13-point performance was actually one of Des Kitchings' best games of the season as a playcaller and Jacquie goes in-depth on a bounce back game for Gator Bowl MVP Chandler Morris. Finally, Preston and Jacquie breakdown an elite game out of the defense.With transfer portal season quickly arriving, Preston and Jacquie discuss where UVA is heading into the window, what player decisions are still up in the air and what positions Tony Elliott will target. Lastly, a quick word on UVA men's basketball with ACC play starting up, Jacari White's injury and why Malik Thomas has the spotlight on him.

Just in time for Christmas, a Gator Bowl preview as Preston welcomes PowerMizzou's Cody Goodwin from the 247 Sports Network to preview the matchup between Virginia and Missouri.Preston and Cody kick things off by discussing the mood entering this year's Gator Bowl from both fanbases, who each at one point had hopes of playing in the College Football Playoff. Then Cody sums up the Missouri season and a number of close calls for the Tigers.Also tis the season for roster movement, Preston and Cody outline where both Missouri and Virginia are roster-wise after some headline portal entries, including Tigers' starting QB Beau Pribula and UVA DB Ja'son Prevard. Then Cody details what Missouri will look to do offensively, without their offensive coordinator and starting quarterback, and why the Tigers are so strong defensively.Finally, Preston and Cody submit their early predictions for the Gator Bowl.

On the heels of an historic season for Virginia, Preston welcomes on former UVA All-American and the all-time tackles leader in program history Quin Blanding to give an alum's perspective on UVA football.Quin walks through his emotions and thoughts watching Virginia's 10-win season and the loss in the ACC Championship game to Duke. Then Preston and Quin discuss where the program currently is and the potential for the Cavaliers.Later Quin details his connection to Virginia football after attending a recent Career Kickoff event and how UVA alumni have impacted his life post football. Quin also shares his perspective on Director of Athletics Carla Williams and head coach Tony Elliott through his interactions with both.As a 757 product, Preston and Quin also dive into UVA recruiting in the state, what made him as a 5-star recruit chose to stay home and what the Cavaliers need to do to keep more talent in the Commonwealth. Finally, Quin talks about the current college landscape from NIL to the transfer portal and why bowl games still mean something to him.

As the postseason (and offseason) begins for college football, Preston welcomes back Greg Madia from The Daily Progress for a mailbag episode with questions from The Sabre message boards.Preston and Greg first start by addressing the few UVA players intending to enter the transfer portal, including All-ACC defensive back Ja'son Prevard.Then Preston and Greg open the mailbag, starting with some questions on the field. The guys examine how closely the offense play style matches up to what Tony Elliott and Des Kitchings envision. Later Preston and Greg dive into Virginia's roster building strategies with questions on which players still have eligibility, what positions will UVA target, is Virginia's portal money sustainable and how does Elliott and company target players that fit their culture.Finally, Preston and Greg analyze some of the biggest "butterfly" moments of the season for the Cavaliers.

Preston welcomes back Streaking The Lawn's Zach Carey to pause from the football season and take a deep dive on Ryan Odom and UVA men's basketball through ten games.The guys start by discussing one of the most impressive non-conference weeks for Virginia in a few years after wins at Texas and vs. Dayton. Then Preston and Zach take a look at some early season rankings and analytics surrounding the Cavaliers.Later Preston and Zach go through their 10 most intriguing things about UVA men's basketball after ten games under Ryan Odom. Topics range from Chance Mallory's impressive start, a settled rotation, the unique shot blocking instincts of the twin towers and some deeper analytics behind Virginia's shot selection.

Less than 24 hours after Virginia's overtime loss to Duke in the ACC Championship Game, Preston is joined by Kris Wright from The Sabre to recap UVA's missed chance and look ahead to the Gator Bowl against Missouri.First, Preston and Kris discuss a frustrating performance from the Cavaliers, while also putting into context the season as a whole. Then the guys breakdown the mistakes, missed opportunities and questionable plays that came back to bite Virginia. Preston and Kris also evaluate offensive coordinator Des Kitchings, Chandler Morris and the defense's performances on the day.Later Preston and Kris ponder if it's fair to wonder if UVA will ever have a better chance at winning an ACC Championship and the sustainability of the program moving forward. Finally, the guys react to Virginia being selected for the Gator Bowl against SEC-foe Missouri and why a bowl game matters more for UVA than most other programs.

A National Signing Day Special in the midst of ACC Championship Week, Preston welcomes on Wahoos 247's Jacquie Franciulli and a few of the new signees for UVA to cover all the angles in the 2026 Class.First, Preston and Jacquie explain why Virginia is bringing in a smaller 14-player class and Tony Elliott's changing roster construction philosophy. Then Jacquie breaks down some of the best players in the 2026 class and what they add to UVA. Finally, Preston and Jacquie discuss how the Cavaliers are building momentum already in the 2027 class.Later Preston welcomes on four of the newest Virginia signees in quarterback Ely Hamrick, safety Alex Dunn, defensive tackle Bull Richardson and wide receiver DaMari Carter to discuss their decision to sign with UVA, their stories and why the Cavaliers are a program on the rise.