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Brady Cook helps No. 6 Missouri rally past No. 24 Boston College 27-21

Sep. 14, 2024 17:49 PM EDT

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....

ACC This Week: No. 24 Boston College at No. 6 Missouri highlights week without ACC games

Sep. 12, 2024 06:21 AM EDT

Things to watch this week in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 24 Boston College (2-0) at No. 6 Missouri (2-0), 12:45 p.m., Saturday (SEC Network). In a week without an Atlantic Coast Conference game on the schedule, many eyes will be on the Eagles...

SEC This Week: First-place South Carolina looks to validate start against No. 16 LSU

Sep. 12, 2024 06:19 AM EDT

Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference: Game of the week No. 16 LSU (1-1) at South Carolina (2-0, 1-0), noon, Saturday, (ABC). The Gamecocks pulled away in the second half to win at Kentucky in the only league game played this past week. There are only...

No. 24 Boston College heads to No. 6 Missouri for ACC-SEC showdown of AP Top 25 teams

Sep. 12, 2024 06:12 AM EDT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz does not have fond memories of the last time his team faced Boston College. It was three years ago, and the second-year Tigers coach was not exactly thrilled by the idea of playing in the Northeast, where Missouri has little...

Boston College faces Duquesne, hopes to build on big win over Florida State

Sep. 05, 2024 14:50 PM EDT

Duquesne (0-1) at Boston College (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACCN) Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? After beating No. 10 Florida State in the first game under Bill O’Brien, Boston College returns to Chestnut Hill for the new...

Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State

Sep. 03, 2024 00:35 AM EDT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bill O’Brien cautioned it was just one win. What a massive first win of 2024 it was for Boston College — and for the O’Brien Era. Treshaun Ward totaled 138 yards of offense, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, against his former...

No. 10 Florida State seeks to learn from 'sickening' loss, faces Boston College in home opener

Aug. 29, 2024 16:12 PM EDT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State coach Mike Norvell was sickened by his team's season-opening 24-21 loss to Georgia Tech in Ireland. He made sure to thank fans who journeyed across the Atlantic to support the team, but made clear it's time to get back to “work” — his...

No. 10 Florida State looks to bounce back in home opener vs. Boston College

Aug. 29, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

Boston College (0-0, 0-0 ACC) at No. 10 Florida State (0-1, 0-1), Monday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Florida State by 16 1/2. Series record: Florida State 16-5. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Florida State seeks redemption after...

New Boston College coach Bill O'Brien brings experience, energy and excitement to The Heights

Aug. 19, 2024 17:23 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien stood in the middle of the practice facility surrounded by his players, loudly reminding them it’s time to believe they can beat anyone. “That’s the kind of coach you want to play for,” quarterback Thomas Castellanos...

BC's O'Brien, Duke's Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs

Jul. 24, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bill O'Brien arrived at Boston College with a high-profile resume that included a stint as an NFL head coach, as well as work with some of college football's biggest brand names in Penn State and Alabama. Manny Diaz was in similar position as the former Miami...