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Previewing 2018 Football: Virginia Tech

Hayley Rieman • November 3, 2018

The Eagles make their first trip back to Blacksburg since suffering a 49-point shutout—their worst loss since 1950—needing a win to keep their ACC title hopes alive.

Heading into Lane Stadium, Eagles Look to Flip Their Crossover Rivalry Script

Andy Backstrom • October 30, 2018

BC has lost eight of its last 10 meetings with Virginia Tech, including three straight. Now ranked No. 24 in the nation, the Eagles will need to beat their Coastal Division foe on the road to keep their ACC title hopes alive.

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.

Eagles to Play Spitting Image of Themselves in Pinstripe Bowl

Chris Noyes • December 25, 2017

BC will face off against Iowa for the first time in program history on Dec. 27 in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. But the Big Ten foe isn't really that foreign. In fact, it's nearly identical to head coach Steve Addazio's team.

Dillon Named ACC Rookie of the Year

Andy Backstrom • November 28, 2017

The first-year running back, who already set BC's freshman single-season rushing record earlier this year, is the first player in program history to earn the award.

Virginia Soars in Week Six ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • October 12, 2017

The Cavaliers have already doubled their win total from last year, proving that they're far better than the team many predicted them to be.

Notebook: Virginia Tech Dominates Eagles in All Three Phases

Andy Backstrom • October 8, 2017

Like the first five weeks of the season, BC's offense struggled to finish drives against the Hokies. But for the first time all year, it couldn't lean on its special teams and secondary to keep the game competitive.

Savoy, Hokies Extend BC’s ACC Skid Under the Lights

Riley Overend • October 7, 2017

The Eagles' 12th-ranked secondary got torched for 322 yards by freshman Josh Jackson and Virginia Tech on Saturday night.

Virginia Tech Among the Elite in Week Three ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 20, 2017

Clemson, Miami, and Virginia Tech all lost their starting quarterbacks to the NFL last year. Most expected the programs to regress. But after three weeks of play, it's safe to say they're the ones standing atop the ACC.

Clemson Jumps Florida State in Week One ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 6, 2017

Before this weekend, Florida State was the favorite to win the ACC. But after Deondre Francois went down with a season-ending leg injury, the conference realigned.