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BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Doug Flutie's Miracle in Miami pass with 41-21 win over NC
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Bill O'Brien showed his team the final drive that led up to Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie's Hail Mary pass 40 years ago, expressing the need for them to play a complete game. They didn't need any late drama on Saturday after blowing out North...
No. 17 Clemson visits Pittsburgh in a key matchup for ACC title chase
Things to watch this week in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 17 Clemson at Pittsburgh, Saturday at noon ET (ESPN) The Tigers (7-2, 6-1 ACC) are part of the chase for a trip to the league title game and can't afford a slip-up with No....
No. 14 SMU is the ACC leader with CFP hopes while Boston College is trying to get bowl eligible
Boston College (5-4, 2-3 ACC) at No. 14 SMU (8-1, 5-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: SMU by 18 1/2. Series record: Tied 1-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? SMU is alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings and...
Lots at stake for No. 14 SMU, the CFP hopeful and newcomer atop ACC hosting Boston College
DALLAS (AP) — SMU is all alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, and the 14th-ranked Mustangs have a direct path to the 12-team College Football Playoff even if their new league does end up getting only one team in the expanded field. “We know we’ve got a lot at...
Boston College switches QBs, with Grayson James to replace Thomas Castellanos against No. 14 SMU
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College is making a change at quarterback, with coach Bill O’Brien saying on Tuesday that Grayson James will start against No. 14 SMU on Saturday in place of Thomas Castellanos. James transferred from FIU this year and has played in two games for the Eagles...
Grayson James' late TD toss and strong ground game carry Boston College past Syracuse, 37-31
BOSTON (AP) — The holes just kept opening and opening. Boston College was determined to pound its way to a victory. Backup quarterback Grayson James threw an 18-yard touchdown to tight end Jeremiah Franklin on a fourth-and-1 play late in the game, and Boston College held off...
Backup QB Grayson James' late TD toss lifts Boston College past Western Kentucky 21-20
BOSTON (AP) — Backup quarterback Grayson James hit Jerand Bradley with an 8-yard scoring pass late, and Boston College rallied with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter for a 21-20 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday. BC’s starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos was...
For ACC teams, adding an NFL-like front office is the new norm for transfer-portal recruiting
New Boston College coach Bill O'Brien wanted to build a pro-style approach to handle the growing demands of recruiting in the transfer-portal era. North Carolina State's Dave Doeren saw the same need in his 12th season. For coaches old and new in the Atlantic Coast Conference and...
Boston College rallies for 23-19 victory over Michigan State in Red Bandanna Game
BOSTON (AP) — Thomas Castellanos hit Lewis Bond for a 42-yard touchdown pass with 88 seconds left and Boston College rallied to beat Michigan State 23-19 on Saturday night for an emotional victory in the Eagles’ annual Red Bandanna Game. Bond caught six passes for 102 yards,...
Brady Cook helps No. 6 Missouri rally past No. 24 Boston College 27-21
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Brady Cook passed for a touchdown and ran for another TD, helping No. 6 Missouri top No. 24 Boston College 27-21 on Saturday. Nate Noel rushed for 121 yards for the Tigers (3-0), who trailed 14-3 early in the second quarter. Blake Craig kicked four field goals....
