# Virginia Depth Chart Shifts Ahead of Duke Game

> Virginia's depth chart shows changes ahead of Duke game with key players likely to start.
- Title: Virginia Depth Chart Shifts Ahead of Duke Game | Shortify
- Summary: Virginia's depth chart shows changes ahead of Duke game with key players likely to start. Virginia's depth chart updates for Duke game feature Darrion…
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- Source: Virginia Cavaliers On SI — https://si.com/college/virginia/virginia-maintains-depth-chart-but-who-will-start-against-duke-01m5cy1156qe
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:45:01+00:00
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- Topics: virginia, duke, virginia cavaliers, depth chart, coaching, nfl, acc, sports
## Virginia depth chart update
Virginia's depth chart shows changes ahead of Duke game with key players likely to start.
## Coach Elliott mixes starters
Coach Tony Elliott and staff elected to mix up starting lineup after Virginia slid in ACC standings.
## Minter moves to bench
Safety Ethan Minter hit bench while Montino Williams started against Syracuse.
## Depth chart mismatch
Depth chart did not reflect Minter's reduced role after missing tackle attempts at Florida State.
## Current depth chart
Updated depth chart shows Darrion Henry-Young and Justin Ross as starters after Jason Hammond and Omillio Agard injuries.
## Rico Flores Jr. injury
Receiver Rico Flores Jr. may have suffered major injury against Syracuse but remains on depth chart.
## Persinger's role
Persinger is new to two-deep after playing well as first-year with three tackles in five games.
## BANDIT role uncertainty
Backup BANDIT role likely filled by Billy Koudelka after Baxter is hurt for weeks.
## Platt's performance
SPUR Donavon Platt struggled against SMU this weekend, opening playing time for Costner.
## Key takeaway

Virginia's depth chart updates for Duke game feature Darrion Henry-Young and Justin Ross as starters after injuries to Jason Hammond and Omillio Agard.