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Previewing 2018 Football: Wake Forest

Marc Occhipinti • September 13, 2018

For the second-straight season, the Eagles will kick off ACC play against Wake Forest, this time traveling to Winston-Salem to play the Demon Deacons just before Hurricane Florence hits the Carolinas.

Notebook: Pass Rush, Offensive Gameplan Keys Rout of Massachusetts

Bradley Smart • September 2, 2018

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.

Previewing 2018 Football: Massachusetts

Marc Occhipinti • September 1, 2018

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.

No Longer Small and Young, Lukas Denis is One of the Biggest Names in College Football

Andy Backstrom • September 1, 2018

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.

Breaking Down BC’s Week One Depth Chart

Peter Kim • August 28, 2018

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.

Penalties, McDonald’s Accuracy Headline First Scrimmage of Camp

Andy Backstrom • August 11, 2018

Backup quarterback Matt McDonald picked up right where he left off this spring in BC's first scrimmage of training camp, but, as a whole, the team's performance was tainted by 10 penalties.

Dillon Voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year

Jack Goldman • July 24, 2018

A.J. Dillon, who racked up 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns as a true freshman, is the first Eagle to earn the honor since Montel Harris back in 2011.

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.

Denis Earns Walter Camp All-American Honors

Andy Backstrom • December 7, 2017

The junior joins teammate Harold Landry, a member of last year's All-American second-team, as one of 13 Eagles to ever earn the distinction.

Notebook: BC’s Win Over Chippewas Decisive, Not Pretty

Andy Backstrom • October 1, 2017

On paper, the Eagles' Week Four win was just what they needed: a 20-point blowout. But a subpar passing game, missed field goals, and two late-game turnovers raise some serious questions.

BC Enters Week Four With Improved Defense, Limping Offense

Andy Backstrom • September 25, 2017

Fourth quarter aside, the Eagles' defensive performance on Saturday was encouraging to say the least. Their offense, on the other hand, was hit with another injury in the trenches and failed to reach double-digits.

After Shocking Start, BC Collapses in Fourth Quarter Against No. 2 Clemson

Andy Backstrom • September 23, 2017

The Eagles entered the fourth quarter of Saturday's game with a chance to pull off one of the biggest upsets in program history. Judging by the final score, you'd never know.