Virginia Cavaliers
2024 Season Results

Virginia Cavaliers — 2024 Season Review

The 2024 season saw the Virginia Cavaliers finish 5-7 overall under head coach Tony Elliott as a member of the ACC. The offense produced 272 total points (22.7 per game) while the defense surrendered 345 points (28.8 per game) over the course of 12 contests.

The highlight reel included a 34-13 victory at home against Richmond Spiders, a 43-24 victory on the road against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, and a 24-14 victory at home against Boston College Eagles. These signature victories defined the trajectory of the Virginia Cavaliers's season and demonstrated the team's competitive resolve.

The setbacks included a narrow 20-24 defeat to Louisville Cardinals and a 13-27 loss to Maryland Terrapins. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

In ACC play, the Virginia Cavaliers compiled a 3-5 conference record across 8 league contests. Conference matchups tested the Virginia program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2024 schedule.

The Virginia Cavaliers finished 2-4 in home games and 3-3 away from home during the 2024 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 165 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 107 in the latter portion. Defensively, the unit allowed 28.8 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2024 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Virginia Cavaliers posted a 5-7 record in 2024, which highlighted areas for growth. Across 12 games, the team was challenged by opponents with a scoring margin of -6.1 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.