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