An upset wasn’t in the cards for the Virginia Cavaliers as they went into Death Valley and fell to No. 1 Clemson, 41-23. Third down conversions and turnovers were the difference in the game as the Tigers picked up yardage and put points on the board when Virginia gave them opportunities. Brennan Armstrong finished 24-for-43 for 270 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also added another 89 yards on the ground.
While no one will be happy with moral victories, there are certainly things to like from the Cavaliers in this game. Virginia’s offensive and defensive lines were the best on the field for a lot of the night, showing their experience and coordination.