ESPN's Bill Connelly gave some fair criticisms, but also highlighted some reasons for optimism for Virginia football in 2024.
As we approach fall camp and eventually the start of the 2024 college football season, previews and predictions are starting to roll in. ESPN's Bill Connelly has been previewing each FBS conference, breaking down the returning roster and outlook for each team in that conference and giving predictions for how things will unfold in that conference this upcoming season.
"A true freshman led the team in passing. The offensive line featured two freshmen and two sophomores. Twenty-one defenders started at least one game. The 2023 season felt like a second first year for head coach Tony Elliott, and maybe after the tragedy that ended the 2022 season, a fresh start was exactly what was required.
Connelly thinks UVA's pass defense is suspect with the departures of four key defensive backs, but he is high on the front seven returning to its solid production from the 2022 season, headlined by his favorite player Kam Butler. Here's what Connelly said about Virginia's defense:
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