ACC Football: Week 8 Power Rankings

The Virginia Cavaliers have lost their lost two conference games and remain at 13 in this week’s ACC power rankings.

The Cavaliers are 1-2 in conference play since 34-20 victory over Duke in Week 5. The offense stalled this week after playing the Tar Heels close in the first half. They lost 35-14 as the North Carolina passing attack was too much to deal with.

The Virginia defense allowed 310 passing yards despite forcing two fumbles in the game. The offense managed 253 total yards of offense. They went 3 for 19 on third down conversions despite holding the ball for 32:42.

Quarterback Kurt Benkert threw for 126 passing yards, his lowest output of the season. He did not throw a touchdown pass but did have a fumble in the game. Backup quarterback Matt Johns was 1 for 1 for 11 yards and a touchdown. Running back Taquan Mizzell was a spark out of the backfield. He ran the ball 19 times for 106 yards and a touchdown.

The Virginia offense was forced to punt ten times in the game.

This Week: Louisville

The Cavaliers welcome Louisville and Heisman favorite quarterback Lamar Jackson to town this week. It could be a good game, or it could get ugly. Let’s hope Virginia comes prepared to handle the Human Highlight Reel.