Virginia suffered a tough loss in Week 4, falling to the Old Dominion Monarchs by a score of 44-21. It was a game that slipped away early, with the Cavs going down 31-7 by halftime, and despite a valiant second-half effort, the deficit proved too much to overcome.
The game started on the wrong foot, as an early fumble by running back Kobe Pace set the tone for a rough first half. Adding insult to injury, a critical 4th and inches situation forced the Cavaliers to punt, knowing their D had no answer, squandering an opportunity to build some offensive rhythm.
Old Dominion capitalized on these miscues, marching down the field with ease and putting points on the board seemingly at will.
Despite the lopsided score, there were some bright spots for the Cavaliers. Kobe Pace bounced back in a big way, carrying the ball 19 times for 148 yards and all three of the team’s touchdowns. His explosive performance kept the offense alive and provided a glimpse of what this running game can achieve when firing on all cylinders.
Defensively, however, Virgnia struggled mightily. The Monarchs moved the ball at will in the first half, exposing weaknesses across the board. Simply put, the defense couldn’t get stops when it mattered most.
The second half told a different story—for a time. The Cavs forced a turnover and managed to score two quick touchdowns in the third quarter, closing the gap and building some much-needed momentum. But playing from behind forced the offense into a pass-heavy approach, and the Monarchs' defense took advantage. Two interceptions—one returned for a touchdown—ultimately sealed the game and dashed any hopes of a dramatic comeback.
While this loss stings, there are lessons to be learned.
Coach Noles26 and the Cavaliers will need to regroup, refocus, and come back stronger in Week 5. The season's far from over.....
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