“It’s been a long time coming, but the Cup is here!” University of Virginia head football coach Tony Elliott shouted upon emerging in the jubilant Cavalier locker room following UVA’s 27-7 win over archrival Virginia Tech on Saturday.

The win marked Duke's first league title since it split one with the Cavaliers in 1989 before the establishment of the ACC Championship Game. Virginia (10-3) was also seeking its first-ever conference championship game victory but couldn't overcome a barrage of clutch plays from the Blue Devils.

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We’re grateful for another opportunity to finish what has been such a special season,” head coach Tony Elliott said of the Wahoos’ Gator Bowl nod.

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Meanwhile, Virginia basketball guard Jacari White hit 9-for-9 from the field and 7-for-7 from beyond the arc against Dayton University on Saturday, powering the ‘Hoos to an 86-73 road win in Charlotte. Still, Virginia struggled with fouls and sloppy play, turning the ball over 21 times.

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