Vic Hall muffed this punt catch attempt against Pitt – his decision-making against a team that’s forced 9 fair catches this year will be critical.

On paper, Virginia is the clear favorite against Middle Tennessee State this weekend. The Hoos have the edge in virtually every statistical category. That’s a fact that extends to special teams where UVa holds a statistical advantage in field goals, net punting, punting, punt returns, and kickoff returns. Will the Cavaliers be able to take advantage of the situation?

One match-up to watch is Virginia’s punt returns vs. MTSU punt yardage defense. Vic Hall has surged to the No. 1 spot in the nation in punt returns with an average of 23.29 yards per return. Middle Tennessee State, meanwhile, ranks seventh nationally in punt yardage defense by allowing just 3.71 yards per return.

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