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Eagles to Play Spitting Image of Themselves in Pinstripe Bowl

Chris Noyes • December 25, 2017

BC will face off against Iowa for the first time in program history on Dec. 27 in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. But the Big Ten foe isn't really that foreign. In fact, it's nearly identical to head coach Steve Addazio's team.

Injury-Riddled Season Was Exactly What BC Needed

Andy Backstrom • November 28, 2017

Losing their center, quarterback, star defensive end, and four other starters to season-ending injuries forced the Eagles to look themselves in the mirror and take their first real step toward finding their identity.

Football Puts on Offensive Showcase in Win Over Syracuse

Andy Backstrom • November 25, 2017

Darius Wade logged a career-high 248 passing yards, A.J. Dillon rushed for more than 190 yards for the third-consecutive game, and the Eagles totaled a season-best 581 yards of offense in the regular season finale.

Notebook: Dillon, Hilliman Lead Eagles Past Huskies

Annabel Steele • November 19, 2017

The Eagles overcame a slow start and steadily wore the Huskies down with the run game, resulting in a 39-16 victory and a bowl game for BC.

Football Clinches Bowl Eligibility With Win Over UConn

Andy Backstrom • November 18, 2017

The Eagles racked up six touchdowns in the final three quarters of play, and booked a ticket to their second-consecutive bowl game.

At Fenway, Football Faces Must-Win Game Against UConn

Chris Noyes • November 16, 2017

The Eagles enter Saturday's matchup without starting quarterback Anthony Brown and needing a win to secure bowl eligibility.

Anthony Brown Out for Season With Right Leg Injury

Riley Overend • November 13, 2017

After injuring his right leg making a cut in Saturday's loss to NC State, Anthony Brown will require surgery and miss the remainder of 2017.

Notebook: Against Wolfpack, Missed Opportunities Overshadow Dillon’s Monster Day

Andy Backstrom • November 12, 2017

A.J. Dillon ran all over NC State's 26th-ranked rush defense for 196 yards, on his way to becoming BC's all-time freshman rushing leader, but even that wasn't enough to make up for the Eagles' deficiencies.

Brown Injured, Football Falls to No. 23 North Carolina State

Riley Overend • November 11, 2017

In a game plagued by miscues on both sides, the Eagles spoiled a great defensive performance in a 17-14 loss to the Wolfpack on Saturday.

For First Time in Eight Years, Eagles Top Florida State

Andy Backstrom • October 27, 2017

A.J. Dillon rushed for 149 yards, and Anthony Brown added two more touchdowns to his career total, as BC racked up 35 points—its most ever against FSU—in the fourth annual Welles Crowther Red Bandana game.

After Louisville, Brown Still the Starter, O-Line on the Up

Andy Backstrom • October 17, 2017

Barring any serious injury, Anthony Brown will start at Virginia on Saturday, behind an increasingly improved offensive line that, six weeks ago, was an injury-riddled mess.

Notebook: Dillon Opens up BC’s Offense in Upset Over Louisville

Andy Backstrom • October 15, 2017

Carry after carry, A.J. Dillon punished the Cardinals' defense on Saturday. He became the first Eagle to eclipse the 200-yard mark since Andre Williams, and in doing so, took a whole lot of pressure off the passing game.