3 key Virginia weaknesses the Louisville Cardinals will exploit this Saturday

Louisville football will expose the Virginia Cavaliers this Saturday.
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1. Louisville's RB's poised for breakout game

The Cavaliers' defense is ranked in the top 30 by the PFF grade system, but upon closer examination, fans will quickly realize that its ranking is skewed by the teams they have played. Pro Football Focus revealed that Virginia's run defense ranks No. 27 overall and No. 24 in run defense, with a grade of 82.2

However, during their last show, Max Chadwick exposed the Cavaliers' defense and revealed that against their two Power Four opponents, Virginia's defensive line has a 65.7 rating against North Carolina State and Florida State. So, after hearing that Louisville has a prime opportunity to expose this defense with their star running backs.

UVA's defense gave up 216 rushing yards in their loss to North Carolina State and 256 rushing yards to Florida State last week. With Isaac Brown and Duke Watson getting healthier, this rushing attack is poised for a massive performance and to expose the Cavaliers' run defense.

Expect Louisville's rushing attack to have that big-time performance that the fans have been waiting for and to exploit this Cavaliers defense.

Related: Isaac Brown and Duke Watson injury update every Louisville fan is anxiously awaiting

Louisville and Virginia will kick off next Saturday, October 4, from L&N Stadium at 3:30 p.m. local time.

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