Virginia's rushing attack is nonexistent on Saturday
This will be no easy challenge, but the Cardinals will hold UVA under 120 rushing yards as a team. The Cavaliers are coming off a 211-yard rushing performance against Florida State, but expect Clev Lubin and this defense to shut them down Saturday. UVA's rushing attack was the focal point on the offensive side, due to quarterback Chandler Morris throwing three interceptions. They are going to want to pound the rock to keep Miller Moss and the Louisville offense off the field.
Running back J’Mari Taylor has also been astounding for UVA this season, as he already has seven touchdowns on the year, while rushing for 397 yards. While their rushing attack has been good this season, Louisville's run defense is no slouch.
The Cards only gave up 80 rushing yards last week, and this defense was on point in the second half, shutting out Pitt in the half. This secondary was flying around and making plays, while Quinn and the linebackers were shutting the Panthers' rushing attack down. Expect another huge game from this linebacker unit, and to limit Morris and Taylor.
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