Virginia has looked locked in over their first six weeks, looking like one of the best team’s in recent program history. The Hoo’s are led by a multi-faceted offensive scheme with weapons under center, in the backfield, and lined up at wide receiver. The 5-1 Cavaliers return to play next week against Washington State.
Let’s take a look at how I think the rest of UVA’s schedule after their bye week will shake out.
Week Eight: Washington State
Virginia should return from their bye with an easy win against Washington State. The Cougars do not have great play coming from the quarterback or running back positions, so far this season. Their offense does not put up a lot of points as a result. WSU faces off against Ole Miss this weekend, which should be a very lopsided contest in Mississippi’s favor.
UVA moves to 6-1.
Week Nine: North Carolina
This is another win that should come easily to the Hoo’s. Similar to Washington State, this UNC offense is pretty putrid because of below-average play from their two quarterback options: Gio Lopez and Max Johnson. The original starter, Lopez, is completing just 62% of his passes, throwing three interceptions to just three touchdowns. Lopez has also not been super effective on the ground either, a strong suit of his game last season at Southern Alabama. Virginia’s defense should step up and absolutely shut down this Tar Heels’ offense…