Game Thread: Boston College vs. #12 UNC (3:30PM, ABC)
The Boston College Eagles (2-0) host one of the best teams in the ACC, as the UNC Tar Heels (1-0) head to town. The Eagles have won their first two games of the season on strong second half play. Today, they will need a complete game as they face off with a strong offense.
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Before the game starts, here are the top articles we put out at BC Bulletin on the game.
Boston College vs. UNC: How to Watch
Boston College vs. UNC: Final Thoughts & Predictions
Five Questions Boston College Has To Answer to Defeat UNC
BC Roundtable: Previewing a Battle With UNC
Five Takeaways from Jeff Hafley's Press Conference
To Beats UNC, BC will Need to Improve
UNC Opens as Eleven Point Favorite Over Boston College
Podcast: Want to prep yourself for today's game? Listen to our latest episode of the BC Bulletin Podcast. Hosted by AJ Black and Eric Hoffses, they give an experts take on this weekend's game and talk about what to expect.
Inactives (Coming Soon)
Deon Jones is out for the game
Travis Levy out with a shoulder injury
Out for the Game:
WR Justin Bellido, DB Tyler Days, LB Vinny DePalma, DB Connor Grieco, DB Jio Holmes, DB Deon Jones, TE Hans Lillis, TE Joey Luchetti, LS Tito Pasqualoni, LB Joe Sparacio, WR Ethon Williams, WR Kobay White, DT Izaiah Henderson
Scoring Plays
After a missed field goal by UNC, BC marches down the field and Jurkovec hits CJ Lewis for the touchdown with 45 seconds left. Jurkovec is intercepted on the two point conversion. UNC 26-22
After 45 yards of penalties called against BC's defense, they hold for a field goal 24-16 UNC
BC moves down the field, misses Hunter Long in the end zone. Boumerhi hits third field goal of the game 21-16 UNC
Sam Howell hits Javonte Williams for a 41 yard touchdown pass. Had all day to get rid of the ball. 21-13 UNC
BC capitalizes on a Brandon Sebastian INT, Jurkovec hits David Bailey for a five yard touchdown pass. 14-13 UNC
Another solid drive for BC, but they can't finish it. Levy dropped a TD in the end zone, and Hunter Long (back in the game) dropped a third down pass. Another FG for Boumerhi 14-6 UNC
UNC gets the ball after a failed on side kick Javonte Williams bashes it in from a yard out. 14-3 UNC
After a long drive BC drives stop on a 3rd drive pass by Long is dropped on a vicious hit. Boumerhi 36 yard field goal UNC leads 7-3
Dyami Brown 24 yard touchdown catch on a 12 play 83 yard drive. UNC leads 7-0
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