By Jerry Ratcliffe

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Photos: UVA Athletics

Scattershooting around Virginia football and the ACC, while noting that the Cavaliers pre-game meal for Saturday’s game at SMU will be served at 7 a.m. …

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SMU Takes Advantage Of UVA Mistakes, Outlasts Cavaliers, 23-13

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In what was a three-point contest at halftime, Virginia’s offense fell apart in the second half of its 23-13 loss to No. 24 SMU on Saturday.

Rhett Lashlee

SMU Coach Impressed With Virginia’s Defense

When SMU coach Rhett Lashlee watched a ton of tape on Virginia, he couldn’t help but be impressed with the Cavaliers defense.