Heading into Saturday’s game against Boston College, the Cavaliers (3-6, 2-3 ACC) rank among the worst in the ACC in numerous categories.

Demoralized and defeated, Virginia quarterback Marc Verica attempted to scurry off the field at Land Shark Stadium on Saturday.

Virginia’s football practices this week were conducted in sweats, not because the temperature was low in Charlottesville, but rather to try to imitate the heat the Wahoos will face today in Miami.

“It’s hard to simulate, but we’re trying to get as close to it as we can here,” receiver Vic Hall said.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage says a decision on Al Groh’s future as the school’s football coach will come at the end of the season.

CHARLOTTESVILLE — It’s an exaggeration to say that Virginia is the worst team in a BCS conference when it comes to scoring points.

But it’s not too far off.

Despite woeful numbers and the apparent changes coming at the McCue Center, Virginia’s players will attempt to win for Coach Al Groh and each other.

CHARLOTTESVILLE — At times last Saturday, Virginia’s cornerbacks felt like they weren’t even playing the game.

Chris Cook and Ras-I Dowling anchor the ACC’s best pass defense, and Georgia Tech didn’t have any interest in trying to throw on them — there were just eight passes attempted all game.

“Those guys are always saying they wish they had more action,” coach Al Groh said. “Well, they’re going to get their wish.”

One thing is very clear when you talk to Virginia freshman Tristan Spurlock - he’s not some shy, timid kid who’s just hoping to make an impact on the program someday in the future.

Is it a sign of how far Virginia has fallen?

CHARLOTTESVILLE — The first mention of it came Sunday.