Thanks to Second-Half Defense, BC Escapes Blacksburg With Signature Victory

Andy Backstrom • November 3, 2018

Trailing by a touchdown at the break, the Eagles' defense responded by only allowing 147 yards and seven points in the second half, setting the stage for BC's first win over Virginia Tech in four years.

2018 Football: Midseason Awards

Andy Backstrom • October 25, 2018

BC—at one point ranked the 23rd-best team in the country—is 5-2 through seven games of play. Before the Eagles kick off the back half of the schedule, it's a good time to hand out some midseason awards.

Addazio’s Fourth-Down Decisions Mirror Growing Trend in FBS

Bradley Smart • October 15, 2018

Steve Addazio and the Eagles went for it on fourth down four separate times against Louisville, an aggressiveness that the sixth-year coach has picked up over the last few years.

Notebook: Bailey, Run Defense Impress in Win Over Louisville

Peter Kim • October 14, 2018

David Bailey ran for 112 yards on 28 carries as BC controlled both sides of the line of scrimmage, holding Louisville to just 47 yards rushing on 32 carries in its 38-20 win over the Cardinals Saturday.

Bailey Ignites Rushing Attack, Carries Eagles to Victory Against Louisville

Andy Backstrom • October 13, 2018

Freshman running back David Bailey made his first appearance since Week Two and racked up 112 yards and a touchdown in just three quarters of play, enabling BC to pull away from the Cardinals in the second half.

BC Poised for Big Day on the Ground Against Reeling Cardinals

Andy Backstrom • October 11, 2018

Without Lamar Jackson, Louisville's defensive deficiencies have been on full display this season, most notably the Cardinals' inability to stop the run—the bread and butter of BC's offense.

Notebook: Poor Execution Early Dooms BC in Loss to Wolfpack

Bradley Smart • October 7, 2018

The Eagles special teams unit turned in an impressive performance for the first time this season, but it was offset by an offense that took almost three full quarters to find any success in a disappointing loss.

Dillon, Eagles Run Holy Cross Out of Alumni Stadium

Andy Backstrom • September 8, 2018

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.

Film Review: How the Jet Sweep Is a Key Cog in Eagles Resurgent Offense

Bradley Smart • September 5, 2018

The Eagles have used the jet sweep the last few years, but with a capable play-action passing game, it has the potential to be especially tough for opposing defenses to deal with in 2018.

The Eagles Will Only Go as Far as Anthony Brown Takes Them

Andy Backstrom • September 3, 2018

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.

Brown Progresses, Running Backs Shine in Final Preseason Scrimmage

Andy Backstrom • August 21, 2018

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.

BC’s Ball-Hawking Defense Dictates Second Scrimmage

Andy Backstrom • August 18, 2018

Anthony Brown was hit or miss in his first scrimmage of training camp, and, as a whole, the offense was out of sync for the majority of the exhibition—Jim Reid's defense capitalized, recording four interceptions on the day.