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Explosive Offense on Display in Eagles’ Rout of Richmond

Bradley Smart September 7, 2019
Behind 518 yards of offense, BC stormed out to a 21-0 lead against the visiting Spiders and never looked back, rolling to a 45-13 win in which AJ Dillon and Anthony Brown accounted for three scores apiece.
Previewing 2019 Football: vs. Richmond

Previewing 2019 Football: vs. Richmond

Peter Kim September 6, 2019

Fresh off a statement win over Virginia Tech in its season opener, Boston College football looks to keep things rolling against Richmond. The Spiders—who are the only FCS opponent on the Eagles’ schedule—beat...

ACC Power Rankings: Clemson Showcases Plethora of Weapons in Week 1

ACC Power Rankings: Clemson Showcases Plethora of Weapons in Week 1

Bradley Smart September 4, 2019
After one week of ACC action, one thing is clear: No. 1 Clemson is heads and shoulders above the rest of the conference, while the likes of Syracuse, Virginia, and North Carolina follow.
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Addazio Impressed With FCS’s Richmond Ahead of Week 2

Bradley Smart September 2, 2019
After a statement win over Virginia Tech, BC head coach Steve Addazio looked ahead to Week 2, where the Eagles play an FCS opponent in Richmond that has close ties to the BC program.
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The Top-10 Plays From BC-Virginia Tech

Andy Backstrom September 2, 2019
In an exciting season opener, the Eagles and visiting Hokies put on quite a show with diving catches, impressive defensive efforts, and long completions.
Notebook: Timely Turnovers, First Half Offense Help Eagles Beat Hokies to Start Season

Notebook: Timely Turnovers, First Half Offense Help Eagles Beat Hokies to Start Season

Peter Kim September 1, 2019

The last time Boston College football started the season with a game against an ACC opponent,  the Eagles didn’t have a happy ending. BC lost a heartbreaker to Georgia Tech, 17-14, in Dublin, Ireland...

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Explosive First Half Carries Eagles Past Virginia Tech in Season Opener

Bradley Smart August 31, 2019
Behind an impressive offensive first half and a defense that forced four turnovers, BC came away with its biggest season-opening win in quite some time as it knocked off visiting Virginia Tech, 35-28.
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2019 Boston College Football Preview

sports August 28, 2019
Under Steve Addazio, BC has consistently plateaued at the seven-win mark. Now, with a healthy Heisman candidate at running back and a potentially potent offense, the Eagles are looking to finally take that next step—even with a lot of turnover on the defense.
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Breaking Down the 2019 BC Football Schedule

Bradley Smart August 27, 2019
BC has a pair of back-to-back road games against stiff opponents, plays two of the worst Power Five teams at home, and opens the season on Saturday against ACC foe Virginia Tech.
BC Depth Chart: What the Defense Looks Like Entering Week 1

BC Depth Chart: What the Defense Looks Like Entering Week 1

Peter Kim August 27, 2019
The Eagles just released the first version of their 2019 depth chart. Here's how BC will line up in Week 1, when ACC foe Virginia Tech comes to Chestnut Hill.
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BC Depth Chart: What the Offense and Special Teams Look Like Entering Week 1

Bradley Smart August 27, 2019
There's a new kicker from Temple, familiar faces in the backfield, and several intriguing pieces in the receiving game—including a dynamic freshman and pair of running backs that trained at a new position.
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BC Football 2019: Heights Writers Give Their Predictions

Bradley Smart August 27, 2019
A roundtable discussion of key players, best and worst case scenarios, and strengths and weaknesses ahead of the 2019 season.
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