Virginia’s defense showed out in the Week Six win on the road against Louisville. The defense forced two turnovers for points on interception return and fumble return touchdowns. It was one of the best showings for the defense this season, especially coming against a decently talented Cardinal roster. Virginia has a solid core of linebackers who lead this team, especially one freak at the MIKE position.
Let’s take a look at how the linebacker core is bringing the entire Virginia defense together through six games.
Kam Robinson
27 Tot, 9 Solo, Sack, Int, FR
Kam Robinson is the lifeblood of the Virginia defense. Robinson missed the first few games of the season with a collarbone injury sustained during offseason camp. The middle linebacker had the third-highest PFF grade on the team this week, playing a whopping 66 snaps. Robinson also registered a sack on Tommy Castellanos in the Hoo’s upset win over FSU. The junior was also named to The Athletic’s Freaks List during the 2025 preseason.
James Jackson
25 Tot, 8 Solo, FR…