After earning bowl eligibility and getting walloped by Louisville, the Virginia Cavaliers face their toughest test of the year in Miami. The Hurricanes are the #2 ranked team in the country and are #3 in the playoff projection. What will UVA have to do to pull off the huge upset in Coral Gables?
The “U” has returned to prominence due to an outstanding defense, which ranks #10 in scoring, #4 in turnovers, and #2 in sacks. They are also in the top 25 in advanced metrics, such as S&P+, success rate, explosiveness, average field position and preventing teams from finishing drives.