Steve Addazio and his squad open the 2017 season tonight against Northern Illinois. Here are five questions to consider heading into Week One.
The Right Call: Zach Allen’s Near Miss at Missing Out
School and a dream of playing professional sports almost made Zach Allen quit football forever. A visit to his high school coach, and a voicemail to his dad, stopped him.
Old School, New Team: A.J. Dillon Brings Smash Mouth Football to BC
All his life, A.J. Dillon has played football like the guys in the 70s. From bodyweight workouts to north-south running, the freshman running back is as traditional as they get.
Sloppy Play Haunts Eagles in Third Scrimmage
BC’s third scrimmage of the summer was littered with inconsistencies. While the offense eventually found a rhythm, its production was overshadowed by penalties, dropped balls, and turnovers.
BC Expands Alcohol Sales at Alumni Stadium
West Virginia University was the first FBS school to sell alcohol to general admission ticket holders inside a campus stadium. Now, close to a third of college football has made the change—even Boston College.
Position Battles Continue in BC’s Second Scrimmage
Every week of training camp, the stakes get higher. On Saturday, head coach Steve Addazio mimicked game conditions for the Eagles’ second scrimmage of the summer. And the competition didn’t disappoint.
Running Back Corps Shines in Eagles’ First Scrimmage
After five days of training camp, the Eagles suited up for their first scrimmage of the summer. Similar to the Jay Memorial Spring Game, the offense stole the show.
Football’s 2024 Matchup Against Mizzou Moved to Arrowhead Stadium
BC has never made the trip to Columbia, Mo. to play Mizzou. And it won’t anytime soon. As of Wednesday, the Eagles’ 2024 matchup against the Tigers has been moved to Arrowhead Stadium.
Football Schedules Home-And-Home Series Against Michigan State
Martin Jarmond added another Big Ten opponent to BC’s future schedule. The Eagles will face off against Michigan State in a home-and-home series during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Ohio State Series Postponed to 2026, 2027
The Eagles will play Ohio State a few years later than expected, with the home-and-home series taking place in 2026 and 2027.