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Virginia Cavaliers Football Primer: The Coaching Staff

There’s less than a month until the Virginia Cavaliers’ home opener against the Richmond Spiders, and plenty to learn about the team before they take the field at Scott Stadium. This week we’ll tackle (ha) the team’s coaching staff. The old adage “it takes a village” rings all too true when it comes to football. With every unit requiring specialized coaching, there are plenty of people to know on Mendenhall’s staff.

Bronco Mendenhall: Head coach

Mendenhall is in his third season as the Cavaliers’ head coach after coming to Charlottesville from BYU. The Oregon State alum led Virginia to its first bowl game appearance since 2011 last season, finishing the regular season at an even .