The No. 16 Virginia Cavaliers will soon be heading to Berkeley, Calif, for their week ten matchup against the Golden Bears on Nov. 1. Will UVA be able to defend its name at Memorial Stadium?
The Golden Bears are by no means an easy team to beat, but it certainly won’t be UVA’s most grueling matchup. California currently owns an overall record of 5-3 and is running 2-2 in conference play after being defeated by Virginia Tech 42-34 during week nine. The week prior, they faced UNC, and the Golden Bears clinched a tight 21-18 victory. However, is their program a match for Virginia at this point?
There are two ways to look at UVA’s week nine 17-16 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels as they approach their matchup with California. On one side of the coin, Virginia defeated another opponent within the ACC, bringing their conference play record to 4-0 and their overall record to an impressive 7-1. On the other side, the Cavaliers allowed the score to remain so close throughout the entire game that one seemingly minor error could have cost them the contest.
UVA Prepares for California
During week ten, Virginia will have another opportunity to battle it out on the field in hopes of extending their winning streak. On Saturday, Nov. 1, kickoff will take place at Memorial Stadium at 3:45 p.m. EST. The game will be available for viewing on ESPN2…