Boston College Football’s Late Rally Comes Up Short Against No. 14 SMU
The Boston College Eagles (5-5, 2-4 ACC) football team suffered a road loss to the No. 14 SMU Mustangs (9-1, 6-0 ACC) 38-28 on Saturday evening.
After shanking a 24-yard field goal attempt to open the game, the Mustangs got off to a quick 10-0 lead as they scored on a 15-yard touchdown reception from QB Kevin Jennings to WR Roderick Daniels Jr., and a 35-yard field goal.
The Eagles didn’t go down without a fight and slowly chipped away at the lead. Boston College outscored SMU 21-10 and took its first lead of the day early in the third quarter.
Boston College saw scores from running back Kye Robichaux, a two-yard run, tight end Kamari Morales, a 13-yard reception, and quarterback Grayson James, a 20-yard run in that time frame.
SMU answered back and scored ten unanswered points down the stretch. The Eagles attempted a late rally and cut their deficit to as little as three with a three-yard scoring run by Robichaux, however couldn’t do enough to finish the comeback attempt.
The Mustangs added a final touchdown to the board with eight seconds remaining to ice the game.
Boston College will look to become bowl eligible next Saturday as the team hosts UNC. Kickoff is set for noon ET.
How it Happened:
4th Quarter
- SMU scores an additional touchdown with eight seconds left in the game. SMU 38, Boston College 28.
- Boston College turns the ball over downs which ices the game for SMU. SMU 31, Boston College 28.
- The Eagles defense forces a Mustangs punt and will get the ball back with four minutes left in the game.
- Boston College goes down the field and the possession is capped off by a three-yard touchdown run by running back Kye Robichaux. SMU 31, Boston College 28.
- Both teams exchange punts to open the fourth quarter. The Eagles get the ball back at their own 26-yard line.
3rd Quarter
- The third quarter comes to a close. Boston College is driving and will have it 2nd-and-9 at the Mustangs 39-yard line. SMU 31, Boston College 21.
- The Mustangs extend their lead with a 37-yard field goal. SMU 31, Boston College 21.
- SMU responds on the following drive with a 38-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kevin Jennings to wide receiver Jordan Hudson. The Mustangs get the two-point conversion to up the lead to seven. SMU 28, Boston College 21.
- The Eagles take their first lead of the day with a 20-yard touchdown run by quarterback Grayson James. Boston College 21, SMU 20.
- Boston College gets the ball to open the third quarter and starts the drive at its own 17-yard line.
2nd Quarter
- After both teams exchange interceptions, SMU kicks a 41-yard field goal that barely squeaks in as time expires to head into halftime with a six-point lead. SMU 20, Boston College 14.
- Boston College cuts its deficit to three points with a 13-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Grayson James to tight end Kamari Morales. SMU 17, Boston College 14.
- SMU responds with a long touchdown drive which is capped off by a four-yard rush by running back Brashard Smith. SMU 17, Boston College 7.
- The Eagles get on the board with a two-yard touchdown run by running back Kye Robichaux. Earlier in the drive, SMU had forced a stop, but a defensive holding penalty kept the drive alive for the score. SMU 10, Boston College 7.
1st Quarter
- The opening quarter comes to a close. The Eagles will have it 2nd-and-2 at their own 35-yard line. SMU 10, Boston College 0.
- After Boston College turns the ball over on downs with a 4th-and-2 incompletion, SMU gets good field position and extends its lead with a 35-yard field goal. SMU 10, Boston College 0.
- The Mustangs strike first with a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kevin Jennings to wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. SMU 7, Boston College 0.
- The Eagles go three-and-out in their first drive of the game. The possession had two rush attempts and an incompletion by Grayson James. After a 32-yard punt by Liam Connor, the Mustangs will get the ball at their own 43-yard line.
- A promising opening drive by SMU results in no points. The Mustangs drove down the field to the Eagles seven-yard line and shanked a 24-yard field goal attempt. Boston College will take over from there. Boston College 0, SMU 0.
Pregame
- Boston College wins the coin toss and defers. SMU will get the football to start the game.
- Kickoff is set for 3:40 p.m. ET.
How to Watch:
Who: Boston College Eagles and SMU Mustangs
When: Saturday, Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
TV: ESPN
Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM
Last Outing, SMU: The Mustangs defeated the No. 18 Pittsburgh Panthers 48-25 on Nov. 2.
Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles defeated the Syracuse Orange 37-31 at Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Last Meeting: The last meeting between these two programs was in the 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Dec. 28. Boston College defeated SMU 23-14 to finish its season 7-6.
