Saturday’s match-up will be the first time the Cavaliers have faced the Demon Deacons since 2016 when Coach Bronco Mendenhall’s squad fell 27-20 after a late Wake Forest comeback.
Following the administration of 1,089 COVID-19 tests between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11, Virginia Athletics reported seven positive results across the department for a total positivity rate of 0.6 percent.
The Wolfpack (3-1, 3-1 ACC) got out to an early 24-0 lead off of stellar quarterback play from sophomore Devin Leary, and while the Cavaliers (1-2, 1-2 ACC) mounted a late surge, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
The Cavaliers (1-0, 1-0 ACC) have dropped four straight contests to the Tigers (2-0, 1-0 ACC) and will certainly have to bring their A-game if they want to topple a Clemson squad that has won two national championships in the last four seasons.
The Cavaliers secured their sixth straight win against the Blue Devils, using a strong defensive effort and clutch fourth quarter throws to emerge victorious.
All ACC Olympic sports play will end by Nov. 22 with the men's soccer ACC championship game culminating the abbreviated season.
Due to the pandemic, Virginia will play a conference-only 10-game slate that includes challenging road games against Virginia Tech, Florida State, Clemson and Miami.
The Shelby, Ohio native competed with junior transfer Keytaon Thompson for the starting job throughout the duration of fall camp.
Williams and Mendenhall have collaborated extensively with University leaders and Commonwealth health officials to ensure the safety of student-athletes and staff.
The dual-threat quarterback will be immediately eligible for two seasons as a graduate transfer and is poised to challenge junior quarterback Brennan Armstrong for the starting role.
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