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Thomas Castellanos, pictured above, has thrown four interceptions in BC’s last two games. (Paul Criado / Heights Staff)

Eagles Falter Against Pittsburgh in 24–16 Defeat

Jack Bergamini • November 17, 2023
Boston College football fell to Pittsburgh 24–16 on Thursday. The Eagles only found the end zone once and allowed 404 total yards to Pitt.
(Nicole Wei / Heights Staff)

Dietz: Responding to “Overreaction” and “Not an Overreaction” Takes on BC Football’s Remaining Season

Graham Dietz • November 3, 2023
Just past the midpoint of the 2023 season, here is a list of “overreaction” claims about the rest of Boston College football’s season, along with some “not an overreaction” statements.
Heading into Saturday, five of BC's six games had been decided by three points or less. (Ashton Kao / Heights Staff)

Castellanos and Robichaux Shine as BC Takes Down Georgia Tech 38–23

Jack Bergamini • October 21, 2023
For the first time in the 2023 season, BC football defeated a team with a double-digit scoring lead, dropping Georgia Tech 38–23 on the road.
The first half featured two traditional 15-minute quarters while the second half featured a 33-minute running clock with situational gameplay. (Chris Ticas / Heights Editor)

BC’s Defense Steals the Show in Annual Spring Game

Jack Bergamini • April 16, 2023
Boston College football played in its annual Jay McGillis Spring Game on Saturday in Alumni Stadium, featuring two teams, Gold and Maroon, for an intra-squad scrimmage.
BC finished with 758 rushing yards last season, something it's looking to improve upon in 2023.(Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

Receivers, Running Backs, and a Coach on the Field: A Recap of BC’s Fifth and Sixth Practices

Jack Bergamini • March 23, 2023
Boston College football returned for another week of practice on Tuesday and Thursday, during which it implemented situational gameplay while utilizing its new additions and picking up its intensity from last week.
In three years with the Eagles, Jurkovec threw for 5,183 total yards and 35 total touchdowns. (Nicole Wei / Heights Staff)

Phil Jurkovec To Transfer To Pittsburgh

Graham Dietz • December 5, 2022
After spending three years on the Heights, former BC quarterback Phil Jurkovec will transfer to Pittsburgh with one year of eligibility remaining. Jurkovec previously transferred to BC in 2020 after spending two years with Notre Dame, and will reunite with former BC offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr. for Pitt's 2023 season.
Zay Flowers became BC’s all-time receptions leader in the Loss, surpassing Alex Amidon’s 191 career receptions. (Jess Rivilis / Heights Senior Staff)

No. 18 Notre Dame Knocks Off BC 44–0 On Snowy Senior Day

Graham Dietz • November 19, 2022
After an upset win over then-No. 17 NC State a week prior, Boston College football was decimated in South Bend Saturday, falling to No. 18 Notre Dame 44–0.
Zay Flowers became BC's all-time receiving yards leader, surpassing Alex Amidon's 2,800 yards. (Jess Rivilis / Heights Senior Staff)

BC Pulls Off 21–20 Upset Over No. 17 NC State For First Ranked Win Since 2014

Graham Dietz • November 12, 2022
BC marched into Raleigh Saturday to take on No. 17 NC State and left with a 21–20 victory that came down to the wire.
Duke’s Riley Leonard, who leads all FBS quarterbacks in rushing yards, accumulated 96 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown against BC. (Brody Hannon / For The Heights)

Notebook: Duke Ravages Eagles’ Defensive Line, Rookies Show Out In BC’s Loss

Graham Dietz • November 6, 2022
Freshmen Emmett Morehead, Joseph Griffin Jr. and Alex Broome carried the Eagles' offense Friday against Duke, but they weren't enough in the 38–31 loss.
BC totaled 405 total yards on offense but only 75 came from its rushing attack. (Leo Wang / Heights Staff)

Morehead Shines As Eagles Drop Fourth-Straight Game To Duke

Jack Bergamini • November 5, 2022
BC football lost to Duke Friday for its fourth consecutive loss and seventh loss of the season. Backup Emmett Morehead shined as Phil Jurkovec's replacement.
BC head football coach Jeff Hafley spoke to the media Sunday after the Eagles’ 34–33 nail-biting win over Louisville Saturday. (Nicole Wei / Heights Staff)

Hafley Talks Reignited Offense, Depth Support After BC’s First ACC Win

Jack Bergamini • October 3, 2022
Jeff Hafley spoke to the media Sunday after the Eagles 34–33 win against Louisville, emphasizing players stepping up and the offense coming together better than it has all season.
BC head football coach Jeff Hafley spoke to the media Sunday after a 44-14 loss to FSU Saturday night. (Steve Mooney / Heights Editor)

After Suffering Second-Largest Loss of His BC Tenure, Hafley Remains Optimistic About Young Players, Leadership

Jack Bergamini • September 26, 2022
BC head football coach Jeff Hafley spoke on the Eagles' performance against FSU in his Sunday press conference, highlighting leadership and young players as bright spots.
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