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Previewing 2019 Football: At Syracuse

Mac McGee • November 2, 2019

Syracuse hasn't beaten a Power Five opponent this season despite being picked to finish second in the ACC, while BC is fresh off a humbling 52-point loss to No. 4 Clemson.

Notebook: Self-Inflicted Wounds Define Eagles’ Loss in Regular Season Finale

Bradley Smart • November 25, 2018

BC jumped offside six times, couldn't contain Eric Dungey, and ultimately bowed out of the regular season with a disappointing 21-point loss to visiting Syracuse.

Against No. 19 Syracuse, BC Limps Into Bowl Season With Third-Straight Loss

Andy Backstrom • November 24, 2018

The Eagles committed four turnovers and conceded a season-high 559 yards of total offense, as the Orange rode Eric Dungey and his six touchdowns to a blowout victory, handing BC its third-straight loss in the process.

Previewing 2018 Football: Syracuse

Luke Pichini • November 24, 2018

Looking to secure Steve Addazio's first eight-win season, BC hosts No. 19 Syracuse on Saturday afternoon with both teams reeling after disappointing losses—the Eagles to FSU in a heartbreaker, and the Orange to Notre Dame in a rout.

Losers of Two Straight, BC Returns Home for Rivalry Game Versus Syracuse

Andy Backstrom • November 23, 2018

All of a sudden, BC's 7-2 start is looking like a distant memory—coming off their most heartbreaking loss of the year, the Eagles will try to right the ship against a revolutionary Syracuse team this coming Saturday.

Florida State, Pittsburgh Take a Hit in Week Two ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 13, 2018

Florida State nearly lost to Samford at home, and Pittsburgh was embarrassed by longtime rival Penn State on national television, each taking a big step back before the brunt of ACC play.

Virginia Tech, Boston College Climb in Week One ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 6, 2018

Virginia Tech embarrassed the Seminoles in Tallahassee, and BC shelled Massachusetts—meanwhile, teams like Miami and Louisville found themselves on the other side of things, limping out of the gates to a shaky start.

Numbers Point to Eagles in Syracuse Matchup

Chris Noyes • November 24, 2017

Over the past two weeks, Syracuse has allowed an average of 391 yards on the ground—a stat that is music to the ears of BC, the fourth-best rushing team in the ACC.

Miami Rejoins Clemson Atop Conference in Week 10 ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • November 9, 2017

Coming into Saturday, the Hurricanes had won their previous four games by a combined 18 points. Miami beat Virginia Tech alone by 18, and practically wrapped up the Coastal Division.

Even After Loss to Orange, Clemson Tops Week Seven ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • October 19, 2017

Clemson may have lost to Syracuse, but the power structure at the top of the ACC hasn't changed. The same can't be said for the rest of the conference.

NC State Cracks Top Five in Week Five ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • October 5, 2017

The Wolfpack flipped a switch after losing to South Carolina in their season opener. Head coach Dave Doeren's team has won four-straight games and is 2-0 to start ACC play for the first time in 11 years.

Florida State, Miami Slide in Week Four ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 27, 2017

While the rest of the conference was molding into midseason form, FSU and Miami were on the practice field, waiting out Hurricane Irma. Three weeks away from football proved to be costly.