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BC’s Last Five Matchups With Dave Clawson’s Wake Forest

Bradley Smart • September 25, 2019

Steve Addazio and Dave Clawson have had no shortage of wild back-and-forth games over the last five years. Here's a look at each of them, from the 3-0 debacle to last year's shootout win in Winston-Salem.

After Redshirting Freshman Season, Johnny Langan Transfers to Rutgers

Andy Backstrom • December 19, 2018

The Wayne, N.J. native—who threw for over 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns, all while rushing for 825 yards and 12 scores as a senior at Bergen Catholic—is returning home to play for the Scarlet Knights.

Ranking BC’s Top-Five Offseason Departures, Acquisitions

Andy Backstrom • July 28, 2018

According to SB Nation, the Eagles are returning 81 percent of their 2017 production—more than any other Atlantic Division team—but that's not to say they haven't lost or added any key pieces this offseason.

Heading Into Camp, Addazio’s Eagles Are in Uncharted Territory

Andy Backstrom • July 24, 2018

BC, once the laughing stock of the conference, clocked in at fourth in ESPN's ACC Preseason Power Rankings and fourth in the media's ACC Preseason Poll—higher than the Eagles have ever been ranked in a Steve Addazio offseason.

Football’s Jonathan Hilliman to Transfer to Rutgers

Bradley Smart • January 11, 2018

Running back Jonathan Hilliman became the second prominent Eagle to transfer for his final year of eligibility, joining quarterback Darius Wade.

Reviewing the 2017 Football Season

Andy Backstrom • December 30, 2017

BC finished 7-6 for the fourth time in five years in 2017, but its rollercoaster season—one that included a handful of milestones and a 5-1 stretch to clinch bowl eligibility—wasn't like any of those in year's past.

Go Figure: How BC Reached the Pinstripe Bowl

Andy Backstrom • December 26, 2017

Two and a half months ago, some speculated that the Eagles wouldn't win a single ACC game. Now, they're on the brink of their first eight-win season since 2009. So, how did they get here?

Notebook: Dillon, Hilliman Lead Eagles Past Huskies

Annabel Steele • November 19, 2017

The Eagles overcame a slow start and steadily wore the Huskies down with the run game, resulting in a 39-16 victory and a bowl game for BC.

Football Clinches Bowl Eligibility With Win Over UConn

Andy Backstrom • November 18, 2017

The Eagles racked up six touchdowns in the final three quarters of play, and booked a ticket to their second-consecutive bowl game.

Notebook: Against Wolfpack, Missed Opportunities Overshadow Dillon’s Monster Day

Andy Backstrom • November 12, 2017

A.J. Dillon ran all over NC State's 26th-ranked rush defense for 196 yards, on his way to becoming BC's all-time freshman rushing leader, but even that wasn't enough to make up for the Eagles' deficiencies.

Football’s Freshman Class Coming Into Its Own

Bradley Smart • October 25, 2017

After eight weeks of play, BC is the only team in the country with a freshman leader in passing, rushing, and receiving.

Suddenly, BC Is One of the Most Watchable Teams in the Nation

Andy Backstrom • October 23, 2017

The Eagles have scored 40 or more points in back-to-back games for the first time since 2002. Their scoring average has jumped 6.7 points, and their entertainment value has skyrocketed.