BY BRAD FRANKLIN
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FTER FLIRTING WITH bowl eligibility before finishing the season with a 24‑20
loss at Virginia Tech, Mike London and the Cavaliers will be looking to build off
a 5‑7 record when UVa returns to the field this fall.
When the Wahoos open the year at UCLA Sept. 5, there will be plenty of ques‑
tion marks, especially in replacing a host of defensive standouts — some of which are now
playing in the NFL. While Virginia will bring back a number of quality playmakers on offense,
London's regime must once again replace the starting quarterback from the previous season.
It's going to be a big year for both the coaching staff and the players themselves, because
Virginia will be facing one of the nation's toughest schedules while simultaneously trying to
make it back to the postseason for the first time since the 2011 season. Offensive coordinator
Steve Fairchild will have to start a new signal‑caller, defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta will have
to figure out how to piece together a pass rush while replacing all three linebackers, and two
new assistants — offensive line coach Dave Borbely and running backs coach Chris Beatty —
will look to bring about improvements at their respective positions.
Here's a breakdown of what to look for from the Wahoos this season.
2015
FOOTBALL
PREVIEW
An Overview Of What To Watch
For With The Wahoos This Fall
