Virginia extends Tony Elliott through 2030 season

Virginia head coach Tony Elliott agreed to a contract extension that spans through the 2030 season, the university announced Wednesday.

Financial terms were not disclosed for Elliott, who guided the Cavaliers to a school-record 11 wins last season following their 13-7 victory over Missouri in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Virginia also made the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game in 2025.

Elliott, 46, was named the ACC Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award.

That's quite the turnaround after Elliott finished his previous three seasons with an 11-23 record.

"The commitment to football at the University of Virginia is real and palpable throughout our building," Elliott said. "I'm proud of the foundation that we have laid and excited for what we can do together in the years to come."

Virginia athletic director Carla Williams also praised Elliott for guiding the program through difficult times.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Tony Elliott continue to lead our football program," Williams said. "His commitment to the values of the University of Virginia and his commitment to developing the whole person through football have been a blessing. His vision of building the model program has never wavered, despite extraordinary adversity. The future is bright for UVA Football and we're excited to continue this work together."

--Field Level Media