Greg’s Game Grades: UVa 14, N.C. State 7

A pair of defenses slugged it out at Scott Stadium on Saturday, meaning Virginia’s offense had to come up with a late-game drive to give UVa a 14-7 win. The Cavaliers seemed to control the flow of the contest throughout, however, and several units performed at a high level in the victory. How did the grades shake out?

Offense

Completion Percentage – 55% (Grade 70, C-)
Passing Yards Per Attempt – 6.0 (Grade 69, D+)
Rushing Per Attempt – 3.4 (Grade 69, D+)
3rd & 4th Down Conversion Rate – 17% (Grade 55, F)
Scoring Offense – 14 (Grade 69, D+)
1st Down Efficiency – 6.9 Yards Per Play (Grade 93.4, A)
Red Zone Efficiency – 100% (Grade 100, A+)
Coaching – (Grade 86, B)
Unit Grades Composite (Grade 77.07, C)

Overall Grade (76.54, C)

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