Game Preview: Virginia Cavaliers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

Virginia Cavaliers lost at Illinois last week. Virginia is looking to get back on track against Old Dominion Monarchs. Old Dominions beat Virginia Tech earlier this season.

Old Dominion Monarchs (1-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) play Virginia Cavaliers ( 1-2, 1/0 ACC) at Scott Stadium on Saturday, September 17th at 2 pm.

Virginia Cavaliers play Old Dominion Monarchs. Virginia won the last meeting 28-17 in 2019.

Old Dominion upset Virginia Tech in week one of the college football season. The Monarchs have a good offensive line and a talented offensive and defensive line. Their quarterback Hayden Wolff has played better recently. They are 6-7 and 5-3 C-USA. They play UVA. Uva is 6'7". The team's coordinator Des Kitchings describes them as "ACC-caliber guys". They have an offensive lineman who can be a problem for the U Virginia offensive. On the defensive side, Jason Henderson is a tackling machine.

Virginia Cavaliers are playing Old Dominion Monarchs. The Monarchy has already beaten one Power Five team from Virginia this season. Virginia is still reeling from its 24-3 loss at Illinois last week.

Virginia's offense struggled against Illinois last week. The Monarchs' defense held up well in the win over Virginia Tech, but not so in their loss at East Carolina. Virginia's offensive line needs to improve and the receivers need to be on the same page.

Virginia's game at Illinois revealed a lack of mental toughness. The team's offense became disheartened on the sideline. If ODU is able to land some punches early in the game, there is a real concern about how the Cavaliers will respond.

Virginia's offense is back to form its one-week slumber. Virginia's defense will keep ODU from scoring.