The SPUR position is an important one in Virginia’s defense.
It is usually a bigger cornerback who can operate as a safety slash linebacker. The SPUR is often put in positions to make plays — as seen by Corey Thomas Jr. in 2024 and Ja’Son Prevard in 2025. This year, however, playing time is more competitive.
The starting SPUR for Virginia this week was Donavon Platt, who also spent time as a boundary cornerback last year. Entering the season, it was expected that semi-incumbent Corey Costner was going to occupy that role. However, he was sidelined with an injury Saturday…