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Football Draws 16 New Players During Early Signing Period

Bradley Smart • December 20, 2018

Despite losing three commitments late in the recruiting cycle, BC still announced 16 incoming players in the second year with the early signing period.

In Down Year for ACC, Eagles Fail to Capitalize and Falter Late

Bradley Smart • December 3, 2018

Despite traditionally strong programs like Virginia Tech, Miami, and Florida State struggling, the Eagles failed to take advantage and instead limped to a fourth-place finish in the Atlantic Division.

Program-Record-Breaking 13 Eagles Receive All-ACC Honors

Andy Backstrom • November 27, 2018

Ranking second in the conference only behind three-time defending league champion Clemson, BC boasts 13 All-ACC players this season—including four First Teamers—both of which are program records.

Notebook: Self-Inflicted Wounds Define Eagles’ Loss in Regular Season Finale

Bradley Smart • November 25, 2018

BC jumped offside six times, couldn't contain Eric Dungey, and ultimately bowed out of the regular season with a disappointing 21-point loss to visiting Syracuse.

Previewing 2018 Football: Syracuse

Luke Pichini • November 24, 2018

Looking to secure Steve Addazio's first eight-win season, BC hosts No. 19 Syracuse on Saturday afternoon with both teams reeling after disappointing losses—the Eagles to FSU in a heartbreaker, and the Orange to Notre Dame in a rout.

Losers of Two Straight, BC Returns Home for Rivalry Game Versus Syracuse

Andy Backstrom • November 23, 2018

All of a sudden, BC's 7-2 start is looking like a distant memory—coming off their most heartbreaking loss of the year, the Eagles will try to right the ship against a revolutionary Syracuse team this coming Saturday.

In Pivotal Moment, Steve Addazio Chose to Punt the Game Away

Bradley Smart • November 19, 2018

Facing a 4th-and-1 on the FSU 40-yard line with under three minutes to go, Steve Addazio opted to punt instead of go for it—despite being 3-for-5 on fourth down in the game—and it cost the Eagles an important win.

Notebook: Up-and-Down Brown, Allen Stand Out in Road Loss to Florida State

Bradley Smart • November 18, 2018

Zach Allen had a big game for his NFL Draft prospects, while Anthony Brown had a horrible first half but was much improved after the break in a road defeat at the hands of the Seminoles.

Notebook: Special Teams a Bright Spot in Eagles’ Loss to Clemson

Peter Kim • November 11, 2018

Michael Walker returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, but the Eagles managed just 113 total yards of offense and eight first downs in a dismal performance against the Tigers and their excellent defensive line.

Football’s Recent Performances Show it Deserves College GameDay

Peter Kim • November 5, 2018

The Eagles are playing their best football at the right time, and their last two wins over traditional ACC powerhouses show that they deserve the spotlight of College GameDay

After Five-Week Hiatus, Football Reenters AP Poll as No. 24 Team in the Nation

Andy Backstrom • October 28, 2018

Two days after beating Miami and improving to 6-2 or better for just the sixth time since 2000, the Eagles climbed back into the AP Top 25, joining three other ACC teams in the poll.

Notebook: Dillon Stars in Return, Defense Impresses

Bradley Smart • October 28, 2018

The Eagles rolled past Miami behind an impressive defensive effort and a big night from A.J. Dillon in his return from injury, setting the stage for a pivotal stretch of games against tough conference opponents.