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Addazio Strikes Optimistic Tone at Start of Spring Practice

Bradley Smart • February 23, 2018

Last season, BC rode a second half surge to the Pinstripe Bowl. After adding several new coaches and returning plenty of experience, the Eagles enter spring practice with an optimism unrivaled over the past few years.

Notebook: Special Teams, Conditions Doom BC at Yankee Stadium

Bradley Smart • December 28, 2017

The Eagles led by a touchdown at the break, but poor special teams and struggles to adjust to the harsh conditions resulted in a poor second half and a Pinstripe Bowl defeat at the hands of Iowa.

Against Iowa, Turnovers Cost Eagles Pinstripe Bowl

Andy Backstrom • December 27, 2017

Even though BC outgained the Hawkeyes by 183 yards and controlled the clock, it turned the ball over three times, including twice in the fourth quarter, handing the New Era Pinstripe Bowl to its Big Ten foe.

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 Continues Dominant Campaign in Florida State Win

Chris Noyes • October 29, 2017

A.J. Dillon and the linebackers were bright spots in the Eagles' blowout win over Florida State, but BC was still plagued by dropped passes and an uneven passing game rhythm.

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.

Brown’s Career Day Fuels Blowout Win in Charlottesville

Andy Backstrom • October 21, 2017

Anthony Brown completed close to 80 percent of his passes and tossed three touchdowns in what was the Eagles' largest margin of victory against an ACC opponent in the Steve Addazio era.

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.

BC’s Offense Must Rival Jackson’s One-Man Show at Louisville

Chris Noyes • October 13, 2017

Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson is averaging 3.5 total touchdowns per game this season—more than the Eagles have scored in ACC play all season.

Notebook: Virginia Tech Dominates Eagles in All Three Phases

Andy Backstrom • October 8, 2017

Like the first five weeks of the season, BC's offense struggled to finish drives against the Hokies. But for the first time all year, it couldn't lean on its special teams and secondary to keep the game competitive.

Savoy, Hokies Extend BC’s ACC Skid Under the Lights

Riley Overend • October 7, 2017

The Eagles' 12th-ranked secondary got torched for 322 yards by freshman Josh Jackson and Virginia Tech on Saturday night.

Notebook: Chunk Runs, Mental Errors Plague Eagles in Death Valley

Riley Overend • September 24, 2017

A.J. Dillon made his presence known on the ground, but the Eagles once again collapsed late in a game, this time handing the victory to No. 2 Clemson.