Tony Muskett News, Rumors, Updates - Virginia Cavaliers

Rough outing in loss Muskett completed 19 of 36 passes for 178 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 37-17 loss versus Virginia Tech. He also had 18 rushes for 62 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Muskett barely completed half of his passes and gave the ball away twice. That's not exactly a recipe for success, and in turn, Virginia lost by 20 points to its bitter rival. Sitting at 5-7, Virginia won't play in a bowl game. Muskett played sparingly in 2024, tossing for 545 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. His collegiate career is likely over.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sources: Virginia football turning to Tony Muskett for Commonwealth Clash tilt vs. Hokies Virginia football is making a quarterback switch. According to sources, veteran Tony Muskett will start for the Cavaliers against Virginia T...

DECEMBER 1 • ROANOKE.COM

Reports: Tony Muskett to Start at Quarterback for Virginia vs. Virginia Tech Virginia is reportedly planning to start Tony Muskett at quarterback against Virginia Tech on Saturday night, as first reported by Greg Madi...

NOVEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Starting in finale Muskett will start at quarterback in Saturday's regular season finale against Virginia Tech, Matt Newton of SI.com reports.

Impact The Cavaliers are opting to start Muskett after Anthony Colandrea started every game this season leading into Saturday's finale. Colandrea has struggled badly over the last four games, throwing for under 160 yards in each while tossing two touchdowns and seven interceptions. Muskett will get a shot to help Virginia end the season on a positive note with a rival win over the Hokies.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Muskett won't start for Virginia on Saturday as Anthony Colandrea gets the starting nod, Virginia writer Preston Willett reports.

Impact Muskett took over for Colandrea in the second half of Virginia's blowout loss at the hands of Notre Dame. He ran for two touchdowns and threw for 104 yards, but apparently that performance wasn't enough to earn him the starting spot moving forward. Colandrea will resume his role under center for the Cavaliers. but if he struggles again, it's feasible that Muskett could play.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy in relief of Colandrea Muskett completed 9 of 14 passes for 103 yards during Saturday's 35-14 loss against Notre Dame. He also had five rushes for nine yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Muskett entered the game in the second half for Virginia after starter Anthony Colandrea closed the half with three straight interceptions. Muskett at least protected the football and ran for two scores, but the game was essentially over by the time he was inserted. Given the starting quarterback's miserable performance, there could very feasibly be a quarterback controversy for the Cavaliers.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Muskett makes his case to be UVa's starting QB again in 2nd half at Notre Dame Virginia football backup quarterback Tony Muskett played well off the bench in the Cavaliers' lopsided loss at Notre Dame after Anthony Cola...

NOVEMBER 17 • ROANOKE.COM

Tony Muskett makes his case to be Virginia football's starting QB again during second half at ND Virginia football backup quarterback Tony Muskett played well off the bench in the Cavaliers' lopsided loss at Notre Dame after Anthony Cola...

NOVEMBER 17 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

Solid in relief Muskett was 8-for-13 passing for 125 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-14 defeat to North Carolina.

Impact Muskett tossed a touchdown in relief of Anthony Colandrea, something the latter failed to do against the Tar Heels. He may be coming for Colandrea's job, as the starter hasn't shown much in back-to-back weeks with back-to-back blowout losses.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in mop-up duty Muskett completed 6 of 7 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-31 loss against Clemson.

Impact Muskett entered the game in the fourth quarter with the score already out of hand. He led back-to-back touchdown drives, but again, it was too little, too late. It was the fourth time Muskett has entered a game and thrown a pass this season, but Colandrea should remain the Cavaliers' starter moving forward.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Loses out in QB battle Muskett has lost Virginia's quarterback battle to Anthony Colandrea, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Muskett transferred to Virginia for the 2023 season after three productive years at FCS Monmouth. However, he struggled with consistency last fall, tossing for 1,031 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 63 percent of his passes. It's a tough outcome for Muskett to lose a quarterback battle to a much younger player in his final year of eligibility, but he figures to be Virginia's backup moving forward.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

No contact during spring Muskett (shoulder) will not undergo any contact during Virginia's spring practice, Greg Madia of The Daily Progress reports.

Impact Currently, Virginia's team is hoping Muskett can at least be involved in spring practice and be able to throw. While unable to undergo full contact during spring, he "is pushing hard" in his rehab from shoulder surgery and remains on a decent pace to enter the Cavaliers' 2024 season healthy.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to UVA Muskett (foot) is returning to Virginia for the team's 2024 season, Brad Franklin of Rivals.com reports.

Impact After undergoing successful shoulder reconstruction surgery, Muskett feels like he has more to give, hence his decision to re-enroll at Virginia for the team's 2024 season. Having thrown for more than 1,000 passing yards during each of his last four seasons, he will look to keep the streak going next year as a redshirt senior.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Progresses to running Muskett (foot) has progressed to running, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Muskett being able to run suggests his foot is improving. In terms of his availability, Virginia's team will make a decision by the end of the week. Only then will the Cavaliers have a much clearer status on Muskett before they host Virginia Tech on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Muskett (foot) will not play Saturday versus Duke, Brad Franklin of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Muskett will not play Saturday as he continues to deal with a foot injury. Anthony Colandrea will start again for the third straight game. Muskett's next chance to play is the regular season finale next Saturday versus Virginia Tech.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit out against Duke Muskett (foot) is expected to sit out Virginia's game Saturday against Duke, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Muskett being expected to sit out Week 12 likely gives Anthony Colandrea another chance to impress. However, Muskett could return for Virginia's regular-season finale against Virginia Tech, which would put both quarterbacks on notice for Nov. 25.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Tony Elliot indicated Monday that Muskett (foot) is considered day-to-day for Thursday's game against Louisville, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Muskett suffered a foot injury during last week's game against Georgia Tech, which caused him to miss the majority of the game. The senior quarterback was seen wearing a boot and is now in jeopardy of missing his first game since Week 4. Should he miss time, Anthony Colandrea will likely get the starting nod.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Muskett is on the sidelines in a walking boot on his right foot and won't return to Saturday's game versus Georgia Tech, Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Muskett completed 1-of-2 passes for 11 yards and one interception before exiting Saturday's game. Anthony Colandrea has taken over at quarterback. Muskett's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Louisville.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Muskett was 24-for-38 passing for 239 yards and one interception during Saturday's 29-26 overtime defeat versus Miami (FL). He also had 13 rushes for six yards.

Impact Muskett has thrown an interception in four consecutive games while totaling six passing touchdowns in that span. The senior quarterback has completed 62.8 percent of his passes for 1,065 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions across five games. The Cavaliers will face Georgia Tech in Saturday's encounter.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid effort in win Muskett completed 20 of 30 passes for 208 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-27 victory over North Carolina. He also had 12 rushes for 66 yards.

Impact Muskett has four appearances this season and has completed 62.4 percent of his passes for 781 yards to go along six touchdowns and three interceptions. The senior quarterback has been reportedly playing with shoulder pain and that will likely require him to get surgery after the season ends.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Muskett helps Virginia end 8-game skid, 27-13 over William & Mary

Tony Muskett threw for two touchdowns and ran for one and Virginia ended an eight-game losing streak dating to last season with a 27-13 victory against William & Mary

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury report: Virginia edge Kam Butler to miss game against Boston College, QB Tony Muskett to start Virginia will be without one of its best defenders on Saturday against the Eagles in their first ACC road game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Injury updates: Virginia QB Tony Muskett remains day-to-day, other starters set to return for Maryland game Virginia is still in a wait and see for Tony Muskett for Friday night's contest, while the Cavaliers are expected to have a few players back...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett is 'day-to-day,' other injury notes ahead of JMU Virginia head coach Tony Elliott updates the status of several of Cavaliers ahead of the season opener against James Madison

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Virginia head coach Tony Elliott names QB Tony Muskett the starter The Virginia head coach made things official when he named the Monmouth transfer as the start after the last practice of fall camp on Monday

AUGUST 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Muskett helps Virginia end 8-game skid, 27-13 over William & Mary