University of Virginia athletics report roster and coaching updates

The University of Virginia athletic programs report several updates across multiple sports. In football, head coach Tony Elliott announced that linebacker Kam Robinson has been cleared to make his 2026 debut this Friday against Norfolk State, following a season-ending knee injury ten months ago. Other players, including Corey Costner, Isaiah Robinson, and Alex Payne, are also expected to return to the lineup.

In track and field and cross country, Trevor Dunbar has been named the interim head coach for the 2026-27 season following the resignation of Vin Lananna, who departed to become the CEO of the USA Track and Field Foundation. Additionally, the cross country season is set to begin with the Virginia Invitational at Panorama Farms on September 11, featuring competition from various programs including the University of North Carolina.

In volleyball, the Virginia Cavaliers fell 3-1 to Alabama in the second annual SEC-ACC ‘Showdown at the Net.’ Despite a strong third set victory led by Reafan Ennist, Alabama secured the match with wins in the first, second, and fourth sets.