Virginia Defense 'Must Be Better' In Red Zone

Kris Wright

September 07, 2023 1

Virginia Cavaliers Sam Westfall — **Sam Westfall played well in his debut for Virginia.** ~ Photo courtesy of Virginia Athletics Media Relations/Matt Riley

Offseason chatter for the Virginia football team’s defense often focused on improvement. The Cavaliers, after all, made several big jumps in statistical ways, the most important perhaps being a reduction in opponent’s scoring. UVA allowed 24.0 points per game last season after it gave up 31.8 in 2021.

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diehard82hoo September 11, 2023 at 6:03 AM

Excellent article! However, lack of experience, depth and speed by the front 7 is killing the Cavs so far this season. UVA misses LB Nick Jackson terribly as Ahern, Jackson & others miss their reads and cannot recover. Which leaves Jonas Sanker to make all the tackles down field. Coach Rudzinski has his hands full.

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