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Another season ends in familiar fashion for UVA with a loss to Virginia Tech, Preston from The Sabre is joined by David Teel from the Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press to look back on the game in Blacksburg and where Virginia goes from here under Tony Elliott.

Preston and David start off talking through Virginia's continued struggles against their in-state rivals and the differences between the two programs. Then David explains his feelings on the UVA quarterback situation after turning to Tony Muskett and seeing Anthony Colandrea hit the transfer portal before diving into possible coaching staff changes for the Cavaliers. Later they look at where the Cavaliers go now with a roster rebuild needed this offseason and how Tony Elliott avoids apathy around the program.

Finally, with UVA men's basketball playing their first two true road games of the season this week they talk about lessons learned from The Bahamas and the three-guard lineup.

A rivalry, a 26-year drought and a battle for bowl eligibility? Sounds like another edition of the Commonwealth Clash.

Preston from The Sabre is joined by Andy Bitter from Tech Sideline to preview this year's matchup between Virginia and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Preston and Andy discuss the factors surrounding this year's edition on the in-state rivalry and what a win or loss means for each program on the regular season's last day. Then some key injury updates, including the UVA running backs and the Hokies quarterbacks. Andy provides his assessment of where Virginia Tech's season went wrong to end up at 5-6 and a few surprise players for both teams.

Finally it's prediction time as Andy and Preston give one key matchup, players to watch and predict who extends their season and who spins off into an early offseason.

After a poor showing in The Bahamas and another problematic result at Scott Stadium, Preston from The Sabre hosts UVA football color analyst Ahmad Hawkins and Streaking the Lawn's Zach Carey to go over the issues plaguing both programs.

First, The Ball Hawk joins to give his perspective from Virginia's 33-7 loss to SMU, including a deep dive on the quarterback situation between Anthony Colandrea and Tony Muskett as well as Tony Elliott's reasoning. Then they give the UVA defense their flowers after another solid outing before shifting their focus to the Commonwealth Clash. Ahmad remembers the last time Virginia won at Virginia Tech in 1998 and the guys have fun discussing the challenges presented by Lane Stadium.

Later Zach joins to recap an 0-2 week in The Bahamas for UVA men's basketball and the first losses under Ron Sanchez. Preston and Zach try to decide how Virginia can improve, what TJ Power's role is and what to look for in their next two games.

Preston from The Sabre is joined by UVA safety Jonas Sanker ahead of Senior Day against SMU and later Kris Wright hops on to preview Virginia's trip to the Bahamas.

Jonas talks about playing his final game in his hometown, what it would mean to make a bowl game and his path to becoming one of the country's best safeties. Later the All-ACC safety also shares about his relationship with former UVA men's basketball coach Tony Bennett and their duels on the (ping pong) court. Finally, Jonas previews the SMU game and answers the toughest question yet: his favorite spots in Charlottesville.

Later Kris joins to preview Virginia's matchup with Tennessee in the Bahamas, including a reunion with Igor Milicic. The guys give one positive and one negative for the season and then get into predictions against the Volunteers and for the tournament. Before they jump off, Kris and Preston also predict who UVA will start at QB, players to watch and predictions against SMU.

Preston from The Sabre tips off the episode with a recap of his trip to Baltimore to cover Virginia's win over Villanova. He goes over his thoughts on Isaac McKneely's big game, Andrew Rohde's revenge and signs of the new UVA offense working.

Then Greg Madia from The Daily Progress joins to talk UVA football after their loss to Notre Dame. Preston and Greg talk through every angle of the quarterback decision for Tony Elliott as we wait to see who will start against SMU. The guys also go through a long list of mistakes and defensive injuries before turning their focus to what's next, including a primetime kickoff in Blacksburg.

Preston is joined by Michael McGraw from the Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast for a Sabre crossover event to preview Virginia's first test of the season on the court and the Cavaliers trip to South Bend.

First, Preston and Mike discuss one thing they like and on thing they dislike from the first two games under Ron Sanchez. Then a breakdown of UVA and Villanova on Friday night in Baltimore, including who guards Eric Dixon and predictions.

Later, the guys go over the odds Tony Elliott and the Wahoos become bowl eligible and what it would mean for the program. Finally, a preview of the Cavaliers trip to play Notre Dame, including keys to the game, players to watch and predictions.

Another ranked road win for UVA football and Preston from The Sabre is joined by 247 Sports' Jacquie Franciulli to break everything down from an eventful night in Pittsburgh.

Preston and Jacquie deliver their BIG Take from Virginia's win, including hope for a bowl game remaining alive and then hand out the Hoos On Podcast Player of the Game to Jonas Sanker. In the talking points, they discuss a great performance on the defense, young defensive linemen rising up, Xavier Brown finally getting more touches and why they think Anthony Colandrea is actually showing some growth.

Then Preston and Jacquie head over to basketball where the Cavaliers are 2-0 now after a win over Coppin State. They talk about Dai Dai Ames first career start and what it means for the point guard situation moving forward, plus Jacob Cofie continues to amaze.

Virginia picks up win No. 1 of the Ron Sanchez era and across the road the Cavaliers try to rebound with a tough matchup against Pitt. Preston from The Sabre is joined by Mike Barber to recap the win over Campbell and preview UVA's trip up to Pittsburgh.

First, the guys give their BIG take on the season opener, including a "fun" roster and freshmen making an early name for themselves. Later some talk about Andrew Rohde starting at point guard, where Jacob Cofie fits into the lineup and any early concerns about Virginia's defense.

Then Preston and Mike dive into Virginia's matchup with Pitt starting with the conversation around quarterback Anthony Colandrea. Finally, they wrap up with players to watch and predictions.

The lights are coming on at John Paul Jones Arena and the Hoos On Podcast is getting you ready for UVA men's basketball with a two-part season preview! Preston from The Sabre is joined by Cuts From The Corner and Streaking The Lawn's Zach Carey to break everything down.

In part two, the guys tackle the rest of the mailbag, including what program is the best in the state, which freshman will impress and where will the shooting come from for the Cavaliers. Then it's season predictions time! Preston, Cuts and Zach predict the starting lineup, stat leaders and breakout players. Finally, a look at the schedule and predicting where UVA will finish in the ACC and if they make the NCAA Tournament.

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The lights are coming on at John Paul Jones Arena and the Hoos On Podcast is getting you ready for UVA men's basketball with a two-part season preview! Preston from The Sabre is joined by Cuts From The Corner and Streaking The Lawn's Zach Carey to break everything down.

In part one, the guys recap one of the wildest offseasons in Virginia basketball history and talk about the transition from Tony Bennett to Ron Sanchez as head coach. Then they go into the biggest storylines out of UVA Media Day, including player-only meetings, no redshirts and small ball lineups. Finally, they open up the mailbag to talk everything Jalen Warley and big games on the hoops schedule.

Part two of the season preview will release on Monday, Nov. 4.