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Addazio, Eagles Face Daunting Test in Death Valley Against No. 4 Clemson

Bradley Smart October 21, 2019
After a bounceback win over N.C. State, BC has the unenviable task of heading to South Carolina to face a Tigers squad that has won 22 straight games.
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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.
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Ranking BC’s Top-Five 2019 Offseason Departures, Acquisitions

Andy Backstrom July 16, 2019
The Eagles will have to fill the void left by 13 NFL signees—nine of which were undrafted free agents—but a much-needed kicker and a pair of four-star recruits isn’t a bad start.
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Nine Eagles Sign With NFL Teams as Undrafted Free Agents

Bradley Smart April 28, 2019
Nine BC players signed with NFL teams after the end of the annual draft, including Jeff Smith, Hamp Cheevers, Lukas Denis, and Connor Strachan.
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2019 Eagles’ Top-Five Potential Undrafted Free Agents

Andy Backstrom March 25, 2019
BC is expected to have seven or so players selected in this year's NFL Draft—but what about the guys that might not hear their name called in April?
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Go Figure: How BC Reached the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl

Andy Backstrom December 24, 2018
Although the final three games of the regular season ended in disappointing defeats, BC still enters the bowl season having been ranked for the first time since 2008 while additionally hosting College GameDay.
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Walker, Cheevers Tabbed Walter Camp All-Americans

Andy Backstrom December 6, 2018
Cornerback Hamp Cheevers and return man Michael Walker were named to the Walter Camp All-American Second Team on Thursday, becoming the 14th and 15th players in program history to earn Walter Camp All-American honors.
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Program-Record-Breaking 13 Eagles Receive All-ACC Honors

Andy Backstrom November 27, 2018
Ranking second in the conference only behind three-time defending league champion Clemson, BC boasts 13 All-ACC players this season—including four First Teamers—both of which are program records.
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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: Levy, Defense Step Up When it Matters Most at Virginia Tech

Notebook: Levy, Defense Step Up When it Matters Most at Virginia Tech

Bradley Smart November 4, 2018
Despite missing opportunities in the first half, BC used a breakout game from Travis Levy and a strong second-half defensive effort to score 21 unanswered points and down the Hokies on the road.
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Thanks to Second-Half Defense, BC Escapes Blacksburg With Signature Victory

Andy Backstrom November 3, 2018
Trailing by a touchdown at the break, the Eagles' defense responded by only allowing 147 yards and seven points in the second half, setting the stage for BC's first win over Virginia Tech in four years.
Notebook: Bailey, Run Defense Impress in Win Over Louisville

Notebook: Bailey, Run Defense Impress in Win Over Louisville

Peter Kim October 14, 2018
David Bailey ran for 112 yards on 28 carries as BC controlled both sides of the line of scrimmage, holding Louisville to just 47 yards rushing on 32 carries in its 38-20 win over the Cardinals Saturday.
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