Anticipation for the season opener was running high for Virginia football fans. The wait was worth it. The Cavaliers opened the year with a dominant 34-8 win against NC State that simultaneously gave them a 1-0 start in ACC play. From a rushing attack that the Wolfpack couldn't handle to forced turnovers by the defense, the Hoos put it all together in Week 0. Kris Wright, Editor of TheSabre.com, jumped onto The Fast Lane radio show to bring news about the Hoos to Lynchburg and beyond.

This time on The Fast Lane (on VTRN Sports Lynchburg 93.3 FM):

  • Importance of showing up in a big game for program momentum (:55)
  • Will experience on the roster help navigate the praise the players will receive after the big victory? (4:05)
  • Buzzkill question: How good is NC State? Is it just CJ Bailey and not much else? (5:30)
  • Takeaways from first win - defense/secondary, flurry of pass plays to start second half (6:30)
  • Any worries about the low passing attempts and the passing game long term? (10:10)
  • Flipside of that: the dominant running game (11:40)
  • What's next with Norfolk State and what's the outlook on the season ahead? (13:25)
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The Fast Lane With Ed Lane features premium radio coverage for athletics across the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the Virginia Cavaliers. The show features weekly interviews with The Sabre experts on The Morning Warm-Up with Trey Lyle (weekdays 7–8 AM) and The Fast Lane with Ed Lane (weekdays 5-6 PM). Check out more from The Fast Lane here.