On a pivotal sequence in the third quarter, Virginia linebacker Cam Johnson raced around the Miami offense line and dropped quarterback Jacory Harris to the ground.

Since his arrival in Charlottesville, Virginia linebacker Cam Johnson has wowed teammates and forced quarterbacks into precarious situations.

“I don’t think about my future,” he said. “I just think about the next game.“

Virginia coach Al Groh said he did not want to risk playing Peerman, who was listed with a leg injury on the team’s injury report on Thursday.

In addition to making his road debut, Verica also earned his first starting assignment.