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Hitting the Keys: Looking Back at Our Five Keys to Virginia vs. Boston College
After Virginia football’s signature win over Boston College, we take a look back at our keys to victory for the Cavaliers, analyzing how they executed each one:
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Limit Big Plays
The Cavaliers did a decent job on this key. Boston College’s longest play from scrimmage was a 34-yard catch by Kamari Morales, which was one of five plays that went for 20+ yards for the Eagles. Only one of those plays, a 29-yard touchdown catch by Morales, went for a touchdown as the UVa defense forced the Boston College offense to gradually drive down the field if they wanted to score. Most importantly, four of those five big plays came in the first half as the Cavalier defense smothered the Eagles in the second half.
Ironically, Virginia’s defense had the longest play from scrimmage when the Boston College offense was on the field in a 40-yard fumble recovery touchdown by Jonas Sanker to put Virginia up 24-14. A clutch heads up play by Sanker sealed the Virginia victory at Scott Stadium. Overall, Virginia succeeded with this key, as Boston College struggled to find rhythm offensively after some early success and could never have a true momentum sparking moment when Castellanos and co. were on the field.
Win the Second Half
The Cavaliers executed this key to perfection, outscoring Boston College 18-0 in the second half with all those points coming in the fourth quarter. This total could’ve been higher if it weren’t for a missed field goal by Will Bettridge and Virginia’s turnover on downs on the Boston College two yard line, which will be discussed in a later key.
One of Tony Elliott’s buzz words this season has been “complementary football” and the Hoos demonstrated that to perfection. In the fourth quarter, Virginia scored 15 points off turnovers with a Chico Bennett interception setting up a 30-yard touchdown catch by Malachi Fields that was placed beautifully by Colandrea two plays later, and then Sanker had the fumble recovery touchdown on the ensuing Boston College possession.
Further, the halftime adjustments that Elliott and his coaching staff made were pivotal to Virginia’s success in addition to the belief the team maintained that the game was far from over at halftime despite having zero touchdowns in the first half.
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No Turnovers
When Colandrea throws zero interceptions, the Cavaliers are 3-0 in the last two years. Against Boston College, Colandrea played a clean game with zero interceptions, showing maturity and poise in the pocket. Looking at the running backs, Kobe Pace and Xavier Brown secured the football, producing zero fumbles, complementing Colandrea’s performance. Although the UVa offense did not have the greatest day, it played steady and executed when needed.
Pound the Rock
The Virginia rushing attack did not have its best outing, but not its worst performance. The Cavaliers finished with 121 yards on the ground, with Kobe Pace leading the way with 83 yards on 19 carries. The rushing attack wore down the Boston College defense as Virginia persistently ran the ball, which eventually led to a 20-yard rush by Pace that opened up the BC defense, allowing Colandrea to find Fields for the game-winning touchdown. Virginia rushed the ball 37 times on Saturday, which certainly took a toll on the Eagles’ defensive line.
Play Smart Football
The decision that needs to be discussed is the 4th and goal on the two yard line where Coach Elliott opted to go for it and failed to convert. The smart and conservative decision is to kick the field goal, you have a depleted wide receiver core, kicking is probably your best option. The second option is if you go for it you get the ball to your playmaker in Malachi Fields, Virginia failed to do either of those options.
It was a series of poor decisions during that sequence that luckily did not cost the Cavaliers.
Besides that one play, Virginia did well in this key, playing clean special teams and limiting penalties (five for 28 yards).
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Man shot, killed by Virginia trooper ID’d after crash ends in deadly stabbing attack
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Virginia State Police have identified the man who was shot and killed by a trooper after a crash ended in a stabbing attack on Interstate 495 Sunday afternoon.
Jared Llamado, 32, of McLean, died at the hospital on Sunday after he was shot.
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Investigators said Llamado was confronted by the trooper who opened fire around 1:17 p.m. The trooper was responding to a report of a road rage incident and found Llamado with a knife, according to a news release.
Four stabbing victims, all women, were also found at the scene, along with a dog that was also stabbed.
Michelle Adams, 39, died from her injuries. The dog also did not survive. The three other women were all taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to VSP. 7News is not identifying the surviving victims.
Investigators said the stabbings stemmed from a crash in the southbound lanes of I-495.
The trooper who opened fire was not hurt and is on leave pending the outcome of the investigation into the use of force.
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Investigators said they do not believe the attack is connected to terrorism.
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Two dead after I-495 road rage incident leads to stabbing, Virginia State Police shooting – WTOP News
A road rage incident led to a shooting involving the Virginia State Police on Sunday on Interstate 495. Four individuals were also stabbed.
Two people are dead Sunday in Annandale, Virginia, after a road rage incident led to a shooting involving Virginia State Police on Interstate 495.
A release issued by the Virginia State Police said a trooper fatally shot a man after responding to a report of a road rage incident on the southbound lanes of I-495 just before 1:30 p.m. at exit 52, near the Little River Turnpike.
The man, transferred to a hospital with serious injuries, has been pronounced dead. VSP said the trooper shot in self-defense after the man confronted him with a knife.
The trooper did not suffer any injuries during the altercation.
Officials found four stabbing victims at the scene, but only identified a 39-year-old woman and a dog. Both the woman and the dog died.
Early findings suggest the stabbings took place after a crash on the Capital Beltway. The crash remains under investigation.
The VSP’s release comes after the main lanes of the Capital Beltway Outer Loop, before Little River Turnpike, were closed to traffic for several hours, only recently opening the express lanes. Main lanes between Arlington Boulevard and the Little River Turnpike remain closed.
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Virginia Huffman Obituary February 27, 2026 – Ott & Lee Funeral Homes
Mary “Virginia” Huffman, 82, of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, passed away on February 27, 2026.
Born on February 28, 1943, in Morton, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Carl and Nannie Mae Bradshaw. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Lavell Huffman, on June 14, 1963, and together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work. Virginia devoted nearly 50 years to teaching high school math, beginning at Morton High School and later serving at East Rankin Academy. Generations of students were shaped by her steady guidance, high expectations, and deep belief in their potential. Many would say they entered college prepared because they had learned from “Mrs. Huffman.” Her students knew the famous “Mrs. Huffman look,” but no one understood it quite like her children and grandchildren. To many, she was more than a teacher—she was a mentor, encourager, and second mother.
A faithful member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, Virginia was a true matriarch and prayer warrior whose life was anchored in her love for the Lord. She woke each morning to study the Word of God and carried that faith into every conversation, classroom, and season of life. She played piano and organ, sang in the choir, and on Sunday mornings could often be found at home practicing the piano before church—something her family dearly loved listening to. She served her church and community with quiet devotion. Whether tutoring students during the summer, helping families in need, or visiting church members, she consistently lived out a servant’s heart.
She loved farm life—raising chickens and cows, cutting hay, tending her flower beds, and cooking for the people she loved. She was especially known for her strawberry pies, egg custard, and caramel cake (see Cheryl Moore for the recipe). She faithfully attended her grandchildren’s sporting events and found her greatest joy in cheering on her family. She loved deeply and wholeheartedly, treating not only her own children and grandchildren as treasures, but embracing many others in her community as if they were her own.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Lavell Huffman; her children, Connie Goodman (Mike), Karen Jones, and Jade Huffman; her grandchildren, Christin (Colby) (Candace), Christopher (Victoria), Dillon, Marley, Halle (Elijah), Kyla Kate, and Eli; her great-grandchildren, Autumn, Titus, Sophia, Liam, Scarlett, Luke, and Ava; and her siblings, Paul (Joyce) and Delilah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Nannie Mae Bradshaw; her in-laws, Clyde Sr. and Zora Huffman; her son, Scot Huffman; and her sisters, May Erving and Maxine Strong.
Virginia will be remembered as a woman of unwavering faith, steadfast strength, and extraordinary love. Her legacy lives on in the family she nurtured, the students she prepared, and the countless lives she covered in prayer.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – until on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Pelahatchie and again on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 12 pm – 1 pm.
Services will be held at 1pm Monday, March 2, 2026 at Cross Roads Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Bro. John Vaughn, Bro. Gary Morris and Bro. Steven Platt will officate the services.
Pallbearers will be Tim Wolverton, Colby Boyd, Christopher Wilson, Dillon Pettigrew, Eli Huffman and Elijah Moore.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Huffman family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cross Roads Baptist Church Building Fund.
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