A.J. Dillon rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns in less than a quarter of work, and BC cruised to its second 30-plus point blowout of the season against longtime New England rival Holy Cross.
ACC Power Rankings, Football
Virginia Tech, Boston College Climb in Week One ACC Power Rankings
Virginia Tech embarrassed the Seminoles in Tallahassee, and BC shelled Massachusetts—meanwhile, teams like Miami and Louisville found themselves on the other side of things, limping out of the gates to a shaky start.
Football
After 32-Year Hiatus, BC Set to Renew Rivalry With Holy Cross
From 1896 to 1986, the Eagles squared off against Holy Cross 82 times—now that the Crusaders’ football scholarships are restored, the rivalry, lopsided or not, is back.
Column, Featured Column, Football
The Eagles Will Only Go as Far as Anthony Brown Takes Them
A.J. Dillon can put up Heisman-like numbers, and BC’s defense can rank among the best in the ACC, but, at the end of the day, the team’s season rests in the hands of redshirt sophomore Anthony Brown.
Top Story, Football
Brown’s Career Day Sets the Stage for Season-Opening Rout of UMass
After missing the last three games of the 2017 season with an ACL tear, Anthony Brown returned looking better than ever. Four touchdowns and 279 yards through the air propelled the Eagles to a season-opening blowout victory.
Football
Previewing 2018 Football: Massachusetts
The Eagles open up the season against UMass on Saturday afternoon with the largest expectations surrounding the program since head coach Steve Addazio was hired in 2013. BC hasn’t lost to the Minutemen since 1978.
Football, 2018 Football Preview
No Longer Small and Young, Lukas Denis is One of the Biggest Names in College Football
Ever since he started playing football, Lukas Denis has been competing with guys beyond his years. As a senior, the Walter Camp All-American will finally be at the top of the food chain, both in age and prospect.
Football
Breaking Down BC’s Week One Depth Chart
The Eagles released their first official depth chart Monday afternoon ahead of their season opener against UMass—they return a lot of talent on offense, but there are still questions on the defensive side of the ball.
Football
Addazio Expecting Best UMass Team BC’s Faced During His Tenure
Head coach Steve Addazio will face off against the Minutemen for the third time during his six-year stay with the Eagles—only this time, UMass has the offensive firepower to really wreak havoc.
Top Story, Football
Brown Progresses, Running Backs Shine in Final Preseason Scrimmage
Starting quarterback Anthony Brown took a preseason-high 30 or so snaps, and the running back corps—ranging from A.J. Dillon to John Fadule—paced the first and second-team offenses, from start to finish.
