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1986 Virginia Cavaliers football
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Record3–8 (2–5 ACC)
Head coach
CaptainKevin Gould, Antonio Rice & Sean Scott
Home stadiumScott Stadium
Seasons← 19851987 →
1986 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 17 Clemson $ 5 – 1 – 1 8 – 2 – 2
NC State 5 – 2 – 0 8 – 3 – 1
North Carolina 5 – 2 – 0 7 – 4 – 1
Georgia Tech 3 – 3 – 0 5 – 5 – 1
Maryland 2 – 3 – 1 5 – 5 – 1
Wake Forest 2 – 5 – 0 5 – 6 – 0
Duke 2 – 5 – 0 4 – 7 – 0
Virginia 2 – 5 – 0 3 – 8 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1986 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Cavaliers were led by fifth-year head coach George Welsh and played their home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. They competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, finishing tied for sixth.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 612:20 p.m.South Carolina*JPSW 30–2034,700
September 132:00 p.m.at Navy*L 10–2030,057
September 207:00 p.m.Georgia Tech
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
L 14–2834,800
September 277:00 p.m.at DukeL 13–2020,500
October 412:20 p.m.at Wake ForestJPSW 30–2825,300
October 117:00 p.m.No. 20 Clemson
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
L 17–3144,300
October 251:00 p.m.at Virginia Tech*L 10–4251,400
November 112:15 p.m.William & Mary*
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
L 37–4135,100
November 812:15 p.m.No. 15 NC State
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
JPSW 20–1630,500
November 1512:15 p.m.at North CarolinaJPSL 7–2728,000
November 282:30 p.m.Maryland
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA (rivalry)
CBSL 10–4227,800
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

Personnel

1986 Virginia Cavaliers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
TE 82 Joel Dempsey
TE Kevin Ferguson
OL John Fetsko
TE Mike Fetsko
WR Tim Finkelston
WR 17 John Ford So
TE Darryl Hammond
RB Durwin Greggs
QB 1 Don Majkowski Sr
WR Keith Mattioli
RB Kevin Morgan
OL Tim Morris
RB Antonio Rice
QB 10 Scott Secules Jr
OL Paul Sierocinsk
RB Pat Toland
RB Curtis Turner
OL 60 Scott Urch Sr
RB 22 Chris Warren Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DL Roy Brown
DB Eric Clay
DB Kevin Cook
DB Dennis Fields
DB Kevin Gould
DL David Griggs
DL Preston Hicks
DB Ryan Jackson
DL Billy Keys
LB Jeff Lageman So
DL Craig Murden
DL Tim O'Connor
DL 97 Rayotis Perkins Sr
DB Mike Pettine
DL Judd Rupp
LB Jim Sanford
LB Ray Savage
DL Sean Scott
LB Phil Thomas
LB Delano Tyler
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P Joel Dempsey
K Jeff Gaffney
K Maurizio Manca
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

References

  1. "2017 Cavalier Football Fact Book" (PDF). Virginia Cavaliers Athletics. p. 122. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  2. "Virginia rolls to 30–20 win over South Carolina". The Montgomery Advertiser. September 7, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Navy's new running star surprises Virginia 20–10". The Charlotte Observer. September 14, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Georgia Tech defense holds off Virginia 28–14". Greensboro News & Record. September 21, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Devils shake Cavs' charm behind Slayden". Durham Morning Herald. September 28, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Virginia nips Deacs, 30–28". The Rocky Mount Telegram. October 5, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Clemson hikes mark against U. Va. to 26–0". Daily Press. October 12, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Hokies wallop Cavs". Florence Morning News. October 26, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "U. Va. stunned by Lambiotte, W&M 41–37". Richmond Times-Dispatch. November 2, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Greggs lifts Cavs over Wolfpack". Florence Morning News. November 9, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "UNC's Fenner burns Virginia". Daily Press. November 16, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. "Terrapins salvage .500 season". Austin American-Statesman. November 29, 1986. Retrieved February 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. "1986 Virginia Cavaliers Schedule and Results". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  14. "All-Time Virginia Box Score Game Statistics". Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site. May 21, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
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