The season opened with a 28-0 defeat of the Washington and Lee Generals. The starting lineup was Hobson, Loyd, Harris, Montgomery, Haskell, Walker, McCall. Mallory, Dabney, Carroll, and Coleman.
In the second week of play, Virginia defeated Richmond 51-0. The starting lineup was Hobson, Loyd, Harris, Montgomery, Haskell, Walker, Bride. Mallory, Carroll, Nalle, and Coleman.
Carlisle
On a muddy field, the Carlisle Indians beat Virginia 2-16, Once during the game, Bradley Walker grabbed Hawley Pierce, Carlisle's biggest player, and carried him ten yards with him dangling over his shoulder. The starting lineup was Bride, Loyd, Harris, Montgomery, Haskel, Walker, Hobson. Mallory, Dabney, Nalle, and Coleman.
Virginia beat Johns Hopkins 40-0. Walker had several long runs for touchdown in the second half. The starting lineup was Hobson, Loyd, Choice, Montgomery, Haskel, Walker, Bride. Tutwiler, Dabney, Nalle, and Coleman.
VMI
fought Virginia to a scoreless tie. The game was called the greatest ever played in Lexington. George Marshall played for VMI. The starting lineup was Hobson, Loyd, Choice, Montgomery, Haskell, Walker, Bride. Tutwiler, Nalle, Dabney, and Coleman.
Virginia beat Gallaudet 34–0. A Brodie Nalle touchdown was the highlight of the game. The starting lineup was Hobson, Loyd, Harris, Montgomery, Haskel, Benet, Bride. Nalle, Dabney, Coleman, and Walker.
VPI
Virginia defeated VPI 17–5. Hunter Carpenter had in earlier games used the alias "Walter Brown" because his father had forbidden him to play football. The starting lineup was Hobson, Loyd, Harris, Montgomery, Haskel, Benet, Bride. Nalle, Dabney, Coleman, and Walker.
Two fumbles cost Virginia the game against Georgetown, losing 0-10. The starting lineup was Hobson, Waters, Choice, Montgomery, Haskel, Benet, Bride. Nalle, Dabney, Coleman, and Walker.
In the rivalry game with North Carolina in Norfolk, Virginia beat the Tar Heels 17–0. The Stonewall Brigade Band accompanied the Virginia team, and played in the hotel lobby. The starting lineup was Bride, Loyd, Choice, Montgomery, Haskell, Benet, Watters. Nalle, Dabney, Coleman, and Walker.
Sewanee
To close the season in Richmond, the Cavaliers defeated Sewanee 17–5 to capture a Southern championship. The starting lineup was Hobson, Loyd, Choice, Montgomery, Haskel, Benet, Bride. Nalle, Dabney, Coleman, and Walker.
Postseason
Virginia claimed the Southern championship. Caspar Whitney, the originator of the concept of the All-America team, selected an All-Southern eleven for Outing. Hobson, Loyd, Choice, and Dabney all made his team. Walker and Nalle he ruled ineligible. W. H. Hoge also selected an All-Southern team. On his team was Dabney and Walker, with Haskel, Coleman, and Nalle as substitutes.