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.
Sports, Football
Previewing 2019 Football: vs. Richmond
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 Jacksonville, 38-19, last weekend to open their 2019 season. BC should certainly feel confident about its chances against Richmond, but the Spiders…
Football, Sports
Notebook: Timely Turnovers, First Half Offense Help Eagles Beat Hokies to Start Season
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 to start the 2016 season. This year, however, with its season opener against Virginia Tech, the story was different. The Eagles…
Sports, Football, Top Story, Fall
Explosive First Half Carries Eagles Past Virginia Tech in Season Opener
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 Football Preview, Top Story, Football, Sports
2019 Boston College Football Preview
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.
2019 Football Preview, Football, Sports
BC Depth Chart: What the Offense and Special Teams Look Like Entering Week 1
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.
Sports, Football, 2019 Football Preview
BC Football 2019: Heights Writers Give Their Predictions
A roundtable discussion of key players, best and worst case scenarios, and strengths and weaknesses ahead of the 2019 season.
Sports, Football
Eagles Take Step Forward in Second and Final Fall Scrimmage
The last scrimmage of fall camp saw Steve Addazio’s side improve in their execution, but BC was hampered by penalties at times and has two weeks to clean up before the season opener.
Sports, Football
Dillon, Petrula Named to 2019 All-ACC Preseason Team
A.J. Dillon is the first player in program history to rush for over 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons, and Petrula started 24 games as an underclassmen, playing both center and right tackle.
Sports, Spring, Baseball, 2018-19 Athletes of the Year
Three’s Company: 2018-19 Male Breakout Athlete(s) of the Year
Birdball had not one, but three incredibly talented freshmen who didn’t go through the typical adjustment period and instead rose to the occasion, co-winning the breakout athlete of the year award.
