The Cavaliers were led by third year head coach Mike London and played their home games at Scott Stadium.

The team started out 2-0 for the second consecutive season after victories over Richmond and Penn State.

The team bounced back with impressive victories over NC State and Miami, and then were eliminated from bowl eligibility when North Carolina handed them their seventh loss.

The Cavaliers ended the season with a close loss to rival Virginia Tech and finished 4–8.

The Cavaliers followed a slow 3–2 start with a 5–2 finish that saw the team win against Florida State in Doak Campbell Stadium in November, and halt a three-year skid against Duke.