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Addazio Focuses on Defensive Growing Pains, Inconsistent Passing Ahead of Rutgers

Bradley Smart • September 17, 2019

Head coach Steve Addazio cited his team's need to improve on gaps on defense, coverages, tackling, as well as "throwing and catching" better on the offensive side of the ball.

For BC to Improve, It’s Clear That Addazio Must Go

Peter Kim • September 16, 2019

“Obviously, I did not do a good enough job getting our team ready to play tonight,” Boston College head football coach Steve Addazio said Friday after a 24-point setback to Kansas, which entered as...

Notebook: Missed Tackles, Coverage Breakdowns Plague BC in Stunning Loss

Andy Backstrom • September 14, 2019

Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly from BC's disappointing 48-24 loss to Kansas, a team that had gone winless in its last 48 road games against Power Five opponents.

Eagles Sink to New Lows in Nightmare Loss to Kansas

Bradley Smart • September 13, 2019

Kansas scored 27 unanswered points and BC was left reeling, suffering a blowout loss at home to a 21-point underdog that was nursing a 48-game road losing streak against Power 5 opponents.

Previewing 2019 Football: vs. Kansas

Andy Backstrom • September 12, 2019

As soon as Boston College football handed Richmond a 45-13 defeat on Saturday, Eagles head coach Steve Addazio turned to Kansas (1-1). For one, BC (2-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast) had only six days to prepare....

Notebook: Defense is Opportunistic, Dillon Flashes Pass-Catching Ability in Win over Richmond

Peter Kim • September 8, 2019

In Week 1, Boston College football’s offense was downright explosive in the first half. The Eagles scored 28 points in the opening two quarters, paving the way for a big win over Virginia Tech to open...

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.