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Cavalier Defense Looks to Build on Strong Foundation
- Defensive coordinator John Rudzinski ’s group delivered.
- Over the final eight games of a season in which UVA recorded a program-record 11 victories, its opponents averaged only 16.4 points.
- The Wahoos finished the season ranked second among ACC teams in scoring defense (19.6 ppg), third in fewest yards allowed per game (309.5), fourth in sacks (31) and fourth in interceptions (14).
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- LB: The Virginia linebacker position features familiar faces again for assistant coach Mike Adams, who answers some questions in this Quick Take.
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- DL: The Virginia football team continues its preseason preparations and transfer defensive end Devon Baxter has made an early impression.
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- LB: "We are creating tremendous depth." Mike Adams believes Virginia's linebacker room has the experience, versatility and competition needed to take another step in 2026.
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