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Previewing 2019 Football: North Carolina State

Bradley Smart • October 18, 2019

With a new starting quarterback in Dennis Grosel, BC welcomes in an N.C. State side that has struggled offensively with replacing Ryan Finley but boasts a formidable defense.

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl: Scouting Boise State

Peter Kim • December 24, 2018

Led by the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year in quarterback Brett Rypien and star linebacker Curtis Weaver, the Broncos will pose quite the challenge for BC.

BC’s Late-Game Comeback Not Enough to Top No. 23 Wolfpack

Andy Backstrom • October 6, 2018

The Eagles forced four turnovers throughout the day and scored 20 points in the final 18 minutes of regulation, but even that kind of performance wasn't enough to make up for BC's offensively-challenged slow start.

Previewing 2018 Football: No. 23 N.C. State

Marc Occhipinti • October 6, 2018

Now 4-1, BC jumps back on the road to play what may end up being one of the most pivotal games of its 2018 campaign against a Wolfpack team that has picked up right where it left off last season.

Banged Up Eagles Hobble Into Week Six Matchup at No. 23 N.C. State

Andy Backstrom • October 2, 2018

After averting crisis this past weekend, BC will prepare to square off against the Wolfpack, with health concerns surrounding A.J. Dillon and Jeff Smith—the team's leading rusher and top receiver.

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.

Dillon Voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year

Jack Goldman • July 24, 2018

A.J. Dillon, who racked up 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns as a true freshman, is the first Eagle to earn the honor since Montel Harris back in 2011.

Canes Overtake Clemson in Week 11 ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • November 16, 2017

The past two weeks, Clemson has had a few fourth-quarter scares. Meanwhile, Miami's been rolling over top-15 teams, including then-No. 3 Notre Dame. As of now, everyone else in the ACC is looking up at the "U".

Notebook: Against Wolfpack, Missed Opportunities Overshadow Dillon’s Monster Day

Andy Backstrom • November 12, 2017

A.J. Dillon ran all over NC State's 26th-ranked rush defense for 196 yards, on his way to becoming BC's all-time freshman rushing leader, but even that wasn't enough to make up for the Eagles' deficiencies.

Brown Injured, Football Falls to No. 23 North Carolina State

Riley Overend • November 11, 2017

In a game plagued by miscues on both sides, the Eagles spoiled a great defensive performance in a 17-14 loss to the Wolfpack on Saturday.

BC to Face New and Improved Finley, NC State

Andy Backstrom • November 6, 2017

Recently, the Eagles have had the Wolfpack's number—last season in particular. But nearly a year later, NC State quarterback Ryan Finley has his team poised for its best finish of the decade.

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.