The Eagles had a chance to clinch their first eight-win season since 2009, but Steve Addazio elected to punt the game away to Florida State, which kept its 36-year bowl streak alive with a 74-yard game-winning touchdown.
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Notebook: Special Teams a Bright Spot in Eagles’ Loss to Clemson
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.
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Notebook: Levy, Defense Step Up When it Matters Most at Virginia Tech
Despite missing opportunities in the first half, BC used a breakout game from Travis Levy and a strong second-half defensive effort to score 21 unanswered points and down the Hokies on the road.
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Notebook: Bailey, Run Defense Impress in Win Over Louisville
David Bailey ran for 112 yards on 28 carries as BC controlled both sides of the line of scrimmage, holding Louisville to just 47 yards rushing on 32 carries in its 38-20 win over the Cardinals Saturday.
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Notebook: Despite Long Week, Eagles Unprepared in Purdue Setback
Despite having nine days between games, Steve Addazio’s Eagles looked unprepared and struggled mightily in West Lafayette, managing just 13 points in a blowout loss to Purdue.
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No. 23 Eagles Thoroughly Outplayed in Lopsided Defeat at Purdue
A.J. Dillon looked vulnerable for the first time as a starter, Anthony Brown threw four interceptions, and the entire BC team—both offense and defense—was given a reality check in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Notebook: Pass Rush, Offensive Gameplan Keys Rout of Massachusetts
Whether it was chasing Massachusetts’ quarterbacks out of the pocket or dialing up long completions for Anthony Brown, BC executed a nearly perfect game plan—the few struggles were largely on special teams—and rolled over the Minutemen.
