Hoos On Podcast

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.

ACC Championship Week has arrived as Preston welcomes back ESPN's Andrea Adelson to preview the matchup between Virginia and Duke down in Charlotte.

First, Preston and Andrea discuss a "chaotic" season in the ACC that has led to the Cavaliers and Blue Devils ending up in the ACC Title game, while also contemplating the "bloated" conference and fixing the tiebreakers.

Then Preston and Andrea talk through what led to Virginia's breakthrough 10-2 season. Andrea then goes deep on her article for ESPN detailing the Cavaliers path from tragedy to the ACC Championship game, including her conversations with head coach Tony Elliott and Director of Athletics Carla Williams. Then they contemplate if UVA has built something sustainable for the coming years.

Finally, Preston and Andrea breakdown the rematch between UVA and Duke just three weeks after their meeting in Durham. An analysis of how Virginia won that game, where Duke has improved and what the keys are Saturday in Charlotte before both log their predictions.

Preston welcomes back the Hall of Famer David Teel from The Virginian-Pilot to breakdown Virginia's emphatic win over rivals Virginia Tech in the Commonwealth Clash and the Cavaliers punching their ticket to Charlotte.

First, Preston and David react to a momentous Saturday night at Scott Stadium as UVA beat Virginia Tech for the first time since 2019, clinched a spot in the ACC Championship Game and became just the second team in program history to win 10 games. Then Preston hands the Hoos On Player of the Game to linebacker Maddox Marcellus, as David breaks down one of the country's top defenses since the halfway point of the season. The guys also talk about the impacts of J'Mari Taylor and Chandler Morris on the offense this season.

Later Preston and David discuss a potential "doomsday" scenario for the ACC in the championship game as Virginia prepares to face Duke, as well as what changes the ACC could make to tiebreakers in the near future. Finally, David then ponders the future of the Commonwealth rivalry with James Franklin coming on as head coach and they react to Virginia's game against NC State in Brazil to kickoff 2026.

For your Thanksgiving travel listening, Preston welcomes back Tech Sideline's Andy Bitter to preview this year's edition of the Commonwealth Clash between UVA and Virginia Tech.

First, Preston goes through some big updates from Tony Elliott's press conference on Tuesday, including Kam Robinson's season-ending ACL injury and what it means for the Cavaliers moving forward. Preston also reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

Then Preston brings Andy on to dive into one of the more unique seasons in Blacksburg, from firing Brent Pry to the Board of Visitors to the recent hiring of James Franklin. Later Andy breaks down the Hokies on offense and defense, identifying a few strengths and weaknesses. Finally, Preston and Andy log their predictions for this year's Commonwealth Clash.