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BC Depth Chart: What the Defense Looks Like Against Duke

Asa Ackerly • September 16, 2020

BC football kicks off against Duke in under a week, so The Heights took a in-depth look at the two-deep on the defensive side of the ball.

Eagles Erase Fourth-Quarter Deficit Only to Lose Another Heartbreaker to FSU

Bradley Smart • November 9, 2019

D.J. Matthews scored a 60-yard touchdown with 1:48 to go and Florida State fought off a late push from BC to hand the Eagles a disappointing 38-31 defeat.

Previewing 2019 Football: vs. Richmond

Peter Kim • September 6, 2019

Fresh off a statement win over Virginia Tech in its season opener, Boston College football looks to keep things rolling against Richmond. The Spiders—who are the only FCS opponent on the Eagles’ schedule—beat...

BC Depth Chart: What the Defense Looks Like Entering Week 1

Peter Kim • August 27, 2019

The Eagles just released the first version of their 2019 depth chart. Here's how BC will line up in Week 1, when ACC foe Virginia Tech comes to Chestnut Hill.

Media Day 2019: Sheridan Talks About Youth, Rebuilding Defense

Peter Kim • August 7, 2019

In his press conference at media day, new Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan spoke about BC's promising freshmen class, and key returning players including Brandon Sebastian and Isaiah McDuffie.

BC Poised for Big Day on the Ground Against Reeling Cardinals

Andy Backstrom • October 11, 2018

Without Lamar Jackson, Louisville's defensive deficiencies have been on full display this season, most notably the Cardinals' inability to stop the run—the bread and butter of BC's offense.

Brown Progresses, Running Backs Shine in Final Preseason Scrimmage

Andy Backstrom • August 21, 2018

Starting quarterback Anthony Brown took a preseason-high 30 or so snaps, and the running back corps—ranging from A.J. Dillon to John Fadule—paced the first and second-team offenses, from start to finish.

Reviewing the 2017 Football Season

Andy Backstrom • December 30, 2017

BC finished 7-6 for the fourth time in five years in 2017, but its rollercoaster season—one that included a handful of milestones and a 5-1 stretch to clinch bowl eligibility—wasn't like any of those in year's past.

Make or Break: The Pinstripe Bowl’s X-Factors

Bradley Smart • December 26, 2017

Going into Wednesday's Pinstripe Bowl, everyone knows the star players on Iowa and BC. However, which lesser known players on each team will end up being keys to victory?

Injury-Riddled Season Was Exactly What BC Needed

Andy Backstrom • November 28, 2017

Losing their center, quarterback, star defensive end, and four other starters to season-ending injuries forced the Eagles to look themselves in the mirror and take their first real step toward finding their identity.

Football’s Freshman Class Coming Into Its Own

Bradley Smart • October 25, 2017

After eight weeks of play, BC is the only team in the country with a freshman leader in passing, rushing, and receiving.

Brown’s Career Day Fuels Blowout Win in Charlottesville

Andy Backstrom • October 21, 2017

Anthony Brown completed close to 80 percent of his passes and tossed three touchdowns in what was the Eagles' largest margin of victory against an ACC opponent in the Steve Addazio era.