Coach Mike London’s focus turns to the offseason.

Headlines

• Cavaliers held under the century mark rushing for only the third time this season
• 0-for November streak continues at 13
• Hokies become 6th team to run for 200+ yards on the Hoos in 2010
• Red zone defense falters in fourth straight game

First Impressions

Though many Virginia fans went into Saturday’s game expecting a defeat, preparing for the worst still never takes the sting out of a loss to the Hokies – especially a beatdown. So first and foremost, this loss hurts.

From a practical standpoint, what Saturday’s drubbing means for the future of Cavalier football, the final game of Mike London’s first campaign was a stark reminder of just how much work London & Co. have in front of them to rebuild the Wahoo program. Three times in the last four games of the season Virginia held a second-half lead and could not close the deal. Some might argue that would indicate the Hoos held a 7-5 record within their grasp. They would be wrong. Virginia did not finish 7-5 or 8-4 this season because the Cavaliers do not have 7-5 specials teams, a 7-5 man under center or a 7-5 defense. It’s that simple.

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