UCLA Football: Expectations vs. Reality

Apr 12, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back LaChaston Smith (30) carries the ball past Cavaliers cornerback Maurice Canady (26) and linebacker Henry Coley (44) during the Cavaliers Spring Game at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Game 1: at Virginia

Expectation: Cake walk

Reality: Cake walk

This is a Virginia team that went 2-10 last season– not to mention going 0-8 in ACC play. No game can be won without effort, and of course there are consequences to overlooking teams, but the high power UCLA offense should have no trouble mauling a struggling Virginia program.