The Heights

No. 22 NC State Runs Through BC, Quiets Crowd of 40,000

Emma Healy • October 17, 2021

NC State exploded in the second half to silence a crowd of over 40,000 Boston College football fans and rout BC 33–7.

Notebook: Eagles Show Cracks in Foundation Against Clemson

Emma Healy • October 3, 2021

Boston College football struggled to convert on its opportunities to score against Clemson but managed a close game nonetheless.

Book, Irish Score 34 Unanswered Points in Blowout of BC

Bradley Smart • November 23, 2019

Ian Book threw for three touchdowns and No. 15 Notre Dame blew open a nine-point game in the second half, piling on for a 40-7 victory.

BC Depth Chart: What the Offense and Special Teams Look Like Entering Week 1

Bradley Smart • August 27, 2019

There's a new kicker from Temple, familiar faces in the backfield, and several intriguing pieces in the receiving game—including a dynamic freshman and pair of running backs that trained at a new position.

Eagles Take Step Forward in Second and Final Fall Scrimmage

Bradley Smart • August 18, 2019

The last scrimmage of fall camp saw Steve Addazio's side improve in their execution, but BC was hampered by penalties at times and has two weeks to clean up before the season opener.

In First Scrimmage, BC Not Quite Up to Speed but Playmakers and Special Teams Flash Potential

Andy Backstrom • August 10, 2019

BC hosted its first scrimmage of training camp on Saturday. The rust was there, but a handful of Eagles, including wide receiver C.J. Lewis and placekicker Aaron Boumerhi, turned heads.

Notebook: Special Teams a Bright Spot in Eagles’ Loss to Clemson

Peter Kim • November 11, 2018

Michael Walker returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, but the Eagles managed just 113 total yards of offense and eight first downs in a dismal performance against the Tigers and their excellent defensive line.

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.

Notebook: First Down Play-calling Cause for Concern in BC’s Win Over Temple

Peter Kim • September 30, 2018

Despite the Eagles managing to squeak out a win over Temple thanks to a career day for Ben Glines, both the run defense and the first-down playcalling remain cause for concern.

Eagles Get Last Laugh in Rollercoaster ACC Opener

Andy Backstrom • September 13, 2018

Anthony Brown tossed five touchdowns and eclipsed the 300-yard mark for the first time in his career, guiding BC to a thrilling victory over Wake Forest and its first 3-0 start to a season since 2007.

Notebook: Pass Rush, Offensive Gameplan Keys Rout of Massachusetts

Bradley Smart • September 2, 2018

Whether it was chasing Massachusetts' quarterbacks out of the pocket or dialing up long completions for Anthony Brown, BC executed a nearly perfect game plan—the few struggles were largely on special teams—and rolled over the Minutemen.

McDonald, Robinson Impress in Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game

Andy Backstrom • April 14, 2018

Redshirt freshman Matt McDonald threw three touchdowns, outplaying his counterpart, E.J. Perry, and Elijah Robinson hauled in a pair of highlight-reel catches, effectively stealing the show in the annual exhibition game.