The Boston College Eagles will face the Virginia Cavaliers in a pivotal ACC matchup this Saturday. Boston College enters the game with a 4-1 record, riding the momentum of a tight 21-20 victory over Western Kentucky. The Eagles have relied on quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who has thrown for 729 yards and 10 touchdowns, while adding another 275 yards on the ground. Their balanced offensive attack, averaging 175.4 rushing yards per game, has been complemented by a solid defense that ranks 45th nationally, allowing just 318.2 total yards per game. Virginia, on the other hand, boasts a 3-1 record and is coming off a convincing 43-24 win over Coastal Carolina.

The Cavaliers are led by quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who has thrown for 1,032 yards and 7 touchdowns. Virginia’s offense has been one of the more explosive units in the ACC, averaging 455.5 total yards per game and 195 rushing yards per contest. Running back Xavier Brown has been a standout, leading the ground game with 293 rushing yards. The Cavaliers’ defense, however, has shown some weaknesses, particularly against the pass, giving up 278.3 yards per game through the air. The key to this game will be whether Boston College’s defense can slow down Virginia’s high-powered offense. If the Eagles can control the line of scrimmage and force Virginia into passing situations, they have a chance to keep the game close. Conversely, if Virginia can establish the run and get Colandrea into a rhythm early, they could pull away from Boston College’s defense.