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Virginia football tributes: College football, NFL teams honor, remember three players killed in shooting

The effects of the on-campus shooting at the University of Virginia that left three active football players dead and two others wounded have been felt throughout not only college football, but the sports world as a whole. The deaths of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry have already led to an outpouring of support from all over the country. And with the Cavaliers canceling their Week 12 game against Coastal Carolina, those in action over the weekend are showing that the UVa community remains in their thoughts. 

Also on the collective minds of the sports world are Mike Hollins, a fourth member of the football team, and Marlee Morgan, a Virginia student, both of whom survived the shooting. Hollins was initially listed in critical condition after being shot in the back but is recovering following a pair of surgeries; doctors expect to release him from the hospital in the coming days. Morgan was listed in good condition and has already been released from the hospital. 

Former Virginia walk-on football player Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., has been identified as the lone gunman and faces a litany of charges, including three counts of second-degree murder and three counts of using a handgun in commission of a felony. 

CBS Sports will update this story as tributes pour in from around college football and beyond. 

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Assistants wearing UVA gear

Vanderbilt defensive coordinator Nick Howell is one of a number of former Virginia assistants who is wearing Cavaliers gear to show support for their former program. Howell served as defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach from 2016-21 at Virginia, and served as coordinator for D'Sean Perry, one of the victims of the shooting. Syracuse offensive coordinator Robert Anae, Cal outside linebackers coach Vic So'oto and Washington State running backs coach Mark Atuaia are among the other coaches that will take part. 

 
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Virginia Tech to wear orange jerseys vs. Liberty

Virginia Tech, Virginia's chief rival, will wear orange jerseys during Saturday's game against Liberty as it honors the three players killed in last Sunday's shooting. The Flames will wear navy jerseys opposite the Hokies to complete Virginia's color scheme in an act of support. 

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Watch Virginia's tribute to Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry 

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Tennessee's tribute

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Arizona paints yard markers to honor Virginia players

Arizona's field team painted the 1-yard, 15-yard and 41-yard lines ahead of today's game against Washington State in Virginia colors in honor of the three Cavaliers players who were killed. 

 
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Penn State, Rutgers each with graphic

 
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Ohio State donning UVA decal

 
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Former UVA assistant Mark Atuaia wearing Hoos gear

 
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Florida, Vanderbilt each donning UVA sticker

 
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Pitt wearing UVA decal, warmups

 
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Former Virginia DB to wear custom cleats honoring slain players

Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill will wear custom cleats for Sunday's game against the Chargers honoring Chandler, Davis and Perry. Thornhill played for the Cavaliers from 2015-18 before being drafted in the second round by the Chiefs. 

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Virginia-based teams to wear helmet decal

College football teams in Virginia will wear a Virginia helmet decal during their Week 12 games. Among them are James Madison, Liberty, Old Dominion and Virginia Tech. 

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LSU to wear Virginia helmet decal

The Tigers will be one of many college football teams to honor Virginia on Saturday, but the tragic event hits extra close to home for the LSU program. Mike Hollins, who survived the shooting, is a Baton Rouge native. 

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Ex-UVa coaches to wear Cavaliers gear while coaching current teams

Former Virginia assistant coaches will wear Cavaliers gear in Week 12 while coaching their current teams in an act of support for the program. Washington State running backs coach Mark Atuaia, who spent six years as an assistant at Virginia, will be among those who will participate. Other coaches who will show their support include Syracuse offensive coordinator Robert Anae, Vanderbilt defensive backs coach Nick Howell and Cal outside linebackers coach Vic So'oto. 

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Commanders paying tribute 

The Washington Commanders will pay special tribute to the fallen Virginia players in the form of helmet decals when they host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Stickers with the numbers "1," "15," and "41" will be on each Washington helmet representing the jersey numbers of Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D'Sean Perry.

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