Publisher for Wahoos247 on 247Sports | Award-winning journalist and mom of a strong #T1D warrior and a fierce 4-year-old.https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mlltggjcl22v“I wanted a winning culture, accountability and the right fit… Virginia met all three of them.” New UVA transfer Jurian Dixon explains why Ryan Odom and the Cavaliers stood out, and how to Dallin Hall helped confirm his decision on visit. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/i-wanted-a-winning-culture-uc-irvine-transfer-guard-jurian-dixon-details-why-virginia-stood-out-284944469/11 May 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlltggjcl22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mlhdfofmus23“Virginia just felt right for me.” Four-star center Favour Ibe is headed to Charlottesville. The 7-foot-1 big man says Ryan Odom and the staff made him feel like a priority from the start. He details his decision on Wahoos247. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/it-felt-right-four-star-center-favour-ibe-details-his-commitment-to-virginia-basketball-284705051/09 May 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlhdfofmus23https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mlbkkcstw227Varina athlete Sa Rex has seen his stock rise after last season and colleges are taking notice, including UVA. An offer from Virginia would mean a lot. "I'm sold on the coaching staff." Rex talks recruitment and more. (VIP) https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/a-virginia-offer-would-change-things-for-varina-athlete-sa-rex-284368450/07 May 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbkkcstw227https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mkkufne4bs27VIP: Virginia has in-home visit with running back target, days before he is expected to make a decision. "They are great people and very genuine with me." https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/virginia-visits-with-rb-xavier-bala-days-before-decision-283410967/28 Apr 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkufne4bs27https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mkkq3g6r2227Details of Virginia Cavaliers coach Tony Elliott’s contract extension and the extensions for his assistant coaches. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/virginia-football-coach-tony-elliotts-contract-extension-details-other-coaches-sign-extension-283404183/28 Apr 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkq3g6r2227https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mkb2jyqzzk2oVirginia wrapped up spring ball with a "workmanlike" identity. But with leadership evolving, WR roles still up for grabs, plenty remains to be sorted before fall camp. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/questions-that-still-remain-for-virginia-football-after-spring-283036158/24 Apr 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb2jyqzzk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mk44ixbdc22mKymora Johnson had calls coming in nonstop after entering the portal — even South Carolina came calling. But the Charlottesville native decided to stay home. Why she chose to return to Virginia and why she bought into @CoachRous and his new staff ⬇️ https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/ive-always-known-virginia-is-the-place-for-me-inside-kymora-johnsons-decision-to-stay-uva-282768409/22 Apr 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk44ixbdc22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mjz6bk6kfc2uVIP: Ten players that rose their stock this spring for Virginia football. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/longformarticle/ten-virginia-football-players-that-rose-their-stock-this-spring-282608933/21 Apr 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz6bk6kfc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mjsjzb6kpk2dVIP: Yeah, this Virginia running back room is deep. Some quick thoughts on Virginia's spring game and what we learned. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/what-we-learned-from-virginias-spring-game--282302471/18 Apr 2026 22:57 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjsjzb6kpk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mjfq4xdnoc2zAaron Roussell was in Jamaica on a family vacation when UVA called — days later, he was leading Virginia women’s basketball. Now, he’s building his staff, recruiting his roster, and laying out a vision for “sustained excellence.” https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/aaron-roussell-introduced-as-virginia-womens-basketball-head-coach-emphasizes-sustained-excellence-281653355/13 Apr 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfq4xdnoc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3miyoolibos2xTony Elliott and Virginia agree to a contract extension that will see Elliott as UVA's head coach through the 2030 season. STORY: https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/virginia-has-signed-tony-elliott-to-a-contract-extension--280833334/08 Apr 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyoolibos2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mikh25wldc2jA judge denies Chandler Morris’s request for an injunction against NCAA. During the hearing, the Virginia QB opened up about his mental health struggles. "I was in a dark place. I couldn't sleep.. crying at night. I needed help." https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/virginia-qb-chandler-morris-denied-injunction-for-seventh-collegiate-season-280106398/03 Apr 2026 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikh25wldc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mied2tllm225Fueled by family and faith, Virginia's Makilan Thomas is back on the field after an injury that sidelined him last year. "Just feeling the pads again. It's been good. I was ready. God knows, it felt amazing." All he needed was some spice from back home. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/fueled-by-family-and-faith-virginias-makilan-thomas-powers-through-injury-comeback-offensive-line-279729867/31 Mar 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mied2tllm225https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mi4tbkcz4c2kVirginia's Caitlin Weimar didn't know if she would ever play basketball again. "Just trying to focus on being healthy, getting back to being able to walk." She isn't just walking, she is dancing in the NCAA tournament with the 'Hoos. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/from-uncertainty-to-the-sweet-16-caitlin-weimar-delivering-for-virginia-in-ncaa-tournament--279412658/28 Mar 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4tbkcz4c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mi2ky6vd6c2xPersonality and Production: Nnanna Anyanwu adds spark to Virginia’s defensive front. "He has a knack for the football. He's pretty athletic." https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/personality-and-production-anyanwu-adds-spark-to-virginias-defensive-front-279289637/27 Mar 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2ky6vd6c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhqxyakn722nBack in Charlottesville for some UVA football. Sights and sounds from Virginia football's practice on Monday. Quick clip of QB Beau Pribula an Eli Holstein throwing today and full clips of practice in the link: https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/sights-and-sounds-from-virginias-spring-practice-on-monday-323-278766103/23 Mar 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqxyakn722nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhq3rlknws2mOne last 'Good Old Song' for Virginia basketball this season. The Cavaliers' season ended, the foundation & culture remains. "Left the jersey in a better place than we found it." "Stepping stone to what we can be in the future." https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/virginia-basketballs-season-ends-in-heartbreak-the-culture-and-foundation-remains-278684326/23 Mar 2026 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhq3rlknws2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhoyc2mkls2i"It was a good game and our guys fought and fought and fought. Had a chance there at the end when we took the lead but it wasn't meant to be." Everything Virginia coach Ryan Odom and players said at the podium after loss to Tennessee. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/longformarticle/everything-virginia-coach-ryan-odom-dallin-hall-and-thijs-de-ridder-said-at-the-podium-after-loss-to-vols-ncaa-tournament--278665306/23 Mar 2026 02:12 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhoyc2mkls2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhowehn5gs2iVirginia's Thijs De Ridder says he is open to coming back next season to UVA. "The future is looking bright at UVA."23 Mar 2026 01:37 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhowehn5gs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhotuhzbok2kQuick takeaways from Virginia's heartbreaking loss to Tennessee - ending UVA's season in the second round of the NCAA tournament. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/takeaways-from-virginias-heartbreaking-loss-to-tennessee-in-the-second-round-of-the-ncaa-tournament-278635279/23 Mar 2026 00:53 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhotuhzbok2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhohmlpj7s2kler (@2k_ziggy) after his recent visit to UVA. He recaps his time on Grounds. (VIP) https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/virginia-stands-very-high-after-in-state-safety-zayvon-millers-spring-visit-278624650/22 Mar 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhohmlpj7s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhnuomne3s2wIn-state DB @williams2_ma was back on Grounds for a visit this week. "UVA made a very great impression on me and my family." Williams details his Virginia visit (VIP) https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/i-can-definitely-see-myself-on-grounds-in-state-maury-db-matt-williams-details-virginia-visit--278592207/22 Mar 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhnuomne3s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhmhtft3nc2sVIP) Virginia will face Tennessee on Sunday evening in the NCAA Tournament. We head behind enemy lines with @GoVols247's @benmckee14 to find out more about UVA's opponent. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/behind-enemy-lines-previewing-virginia-basketballs-round-of-32-matchup-with-tennessee-278529005/22 Mar 2026 02:12 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhmhtft3nc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhmadmc4dc2sThe first upset of the NCAA women's basketball tournament goes to Virginia. The Cavaliers outlast Georgia in an OT thriller to move on to the second round. "A lot of people counted us out and we just stayed together.. we knew what we had." https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/everybody-counted-us-out-and-we-didnt-care-virginia-womens-basketball-upsets-georgia-in-ot-278515941/21 Mar 2026 23:58 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhmadmc4dc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhm2juymrs27Sometimes a teammate needs to be reminded to have fun; sometimes a teammate just needs to be held accountable. That's where a few Virginia seniors step in and help calm the 'madness' in March for the Cavaliers. **Full video included in feature ⬇️** https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/calming-the-madness-virginias-veterans-help-ease-nerves-in-locker-room-278502445/21 Mar 2026 22:14 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhm2juymrs27https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhl3lcd5dc2a"Finally being able to get us back here is just my dream, and it finally came true." Kymora Johnson and the Virginia women's NCAA dreams continue as the Cavaliers prepare for a physical test against Georgia. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/virginia-women-prepare-for-physical-test-against-georgia-278433269/21 Mar 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhl3lcd5dc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhjlqtdqhs27Jacari White and Johann Grünloh both help lift Virginia to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. "When he's [White] hot, nobody can stop that." Grünloh's "wrist was almost broken a couple days ago..shows how big a warrior everybody is here." https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/ncaa-tournament-jacari-white-johann-grnloh-lead-viriginia-past-wright-state-in-first-round-278392614/20 Mar 2026 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjlqtdqhs27https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhiq3uvarc26VIP Cavs. Confidential: Virginia football hosting a BIG group of visitors on Friday, including some big in-state names. Among those expected a priority four-star offensive line target 👀 https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/cavs-confidential-virginia-hosting-a-big-group-of-visitors-on-friday-278357101/20 Mar 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhiq3uvarc26https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhgp7zqzxc27🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 A special road edition of the Good Ole Podcast. We hear from the Cavaliers in Philly ahead of their first round match up against Wright State AND We go one-on-one with Virginia QB Beau Pribula and OL Monroe Mills to talk spring ball. https://247sports.com/college/virginia/article/no154-the-one-with-all-the-march-madness-uva-basketball-in-philly-football-kicking-off-spring-278269765/19 Mar 2026 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgp7zqzxc27https://bsky.app/profile/jacquiefran.bsky.social/post/3mhgntux74c27"Ultimately, we have to follow our process, follow the way that we have done things all year, rely on our training, trust our training. The guys will be fine if they do that." Everything Virginia coach Ryan Odom and players said on the podium in Philly https://247sports.com/college/virginia/longformarticle/ncaa-tournament-everything-virginia-coach-ryan-odom-players-said-at-the-podium-ahead-of-wright-state-thijs-de-ridder-dallin-hall-malik-lewis-devin-tillis-278268179/19 Mar 2026 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:uj2gouv5ysdtb735prmnbczu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgntux74c27