Virginia Scores 24 Unanswered Points to Hand Boston College Second Loss of Season
Throughout the week, Boston College football head coach Bill O’Brien had one main message: Start faster.
With quarterback Thomas Castellanos back under center after missing last week’s game with a concussion according to the ACC Network broadcast, that’s exactly what happened.
In the first 17 minutes of game time, Boston College got off to a 14-0 lead with a pair of touchdown passes, a nine-yarder to wide receiver Jaedn Skeete and a 29-yarder to tight end Kamari Morales, by Castellanos. The junior didn’t record an incompletion until the 2:10 mark in the second quarter.
That lead, however, dwindled as the game progressed. Virginia stormed back and scored 24 unanswered points. Kicker Will Bettridge scored a hat trick of field goals, a 35-yarder, 33-yarder, and 26-yarder, wide receiver Malachi Fields caught a 30-yard touchdown reception, wide receiver Andre Greene Jr., converted a two-point conversion, and safety Jonas Sanker had a 40-yard scoop and score after a fumble by Castellanos.
Boston College’s offense went ice cold and collapsed in the second half. Since the second touchdown score, the Eagles punted four times and turned the ball over three times, all on Castellanos.
With the 24-14 loss, Boston College heads into its BYE week 4-2 on the season.
How it Happened:
Fourth Quarter:
- Eagles QB Thomas Castellanos throws his second interception of the day. That should seal it for the Cavaliers.
- Virginia has an opportunity to extend its lead but misses a 47-yard field goal with 3:59 left in the game. Virginia 24, Boston College 14.
- The Cavaliers extend their lead on a scoop-and-score by safety Jonas Sanker after Thomas Castellanos fumbles the ball on a pass attempt. Virginia 24, Boston College 14.
- Virginia takes its first lead of the game with a 30-yard touchdown pass to WR Malachi Fields. The Cavaliers complete the two-point conversion to go up by three. Virginia 17, Boston College 14.
- Thomas Castellanos gets picked off and the Cavaliers have the ball at midfield.
- The Cavaliers add three points to the board with a 26-yard field goal by kicker Will Bettridge. Boston College 14, Virginia 9.
Third Quarter:
- The quarter comes to a close. The Cavaliers are driving down the field and have the ball 1st-and-10 at the BC14. Boston College 14, Virginia 6.
- After forcing an Eagles punt, Virginia drives down the field and turns the ball over on downs on a 4th-and-Goal incompletion at the BC2. Boston College will take over there.
- The Eagles get the ball to start the second half and will start on their own 25-yard line.
Second Quarter:
- The Cavaliers cut into their deficit with a 33-yard field goal by kicker Will Bettridge as time expires in the first half. Virginia drove down the field from its own three-yard line and had one second added to the clock after a reviewed incompletion to allow the FG attempt. Boston College 14, Virginia 6.
- Boston College DB Khari Johnson has been disqualified from the game after a targeting call.
- Virginia gets on the board with a 35-yard field goal by kicker Will Bettridge. The Cavaliers started the drive with good field position, on their own 43-yard line after a face mask penalty on Boston College’s Carter Davis during the kickoff. Boston College 14, Virginia 3.
- Boston College extends its lead on a 29-yard touchdown pass from QB Thomas Castellanos to TE Kamari Morales. The extra point is good. Boston College 14, Virginia 0.
First Quarter:
- The first quarter comes to a close. After forcing another three-and-out, the Eagles are driving down the field and have the ball 2-and-8 at the UVA39. Boston College 7, Virginia 0.
- Both teams exchange three-and-outs on their second drives of the day. The Cavaliers get the ball back at their own 27-yard line.
- Boston College strikes first on its first drive of the game with a nine-yard touchdown pass from QB Thomas Castellanos to WR Jaedn Skeete. The extra point is good. Boston College 7, Virginia 0.
- After picking up a single first down, the Cavaliers are forced to punt. The Eagles start with the ball at their own 22-yard line.
Pregame:
- Boston College wins the coin toss and defers. Virginia will get the ball to start the contest.
- Boston College will be repping white jerseys with gold pants and helmets.
- Kickoff is set for noon ET.
How to Watch:
Who: Boston College Eagles (4-1, 1-0 ACC) and Virginia Cavaliers (3-1, 1-0 ACC)
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, noon ET
Where: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Va.
TV: ACC Network
Radio: WEEI 97.3 FM
Last Outing, Virginia: The Cavaliers defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 43-24 on Sept. 21.
Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles battled back from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21-20 on Saturday afternoon.
Last Meeting: The last meeting between these two programs came in a regular-season matchup on Sept. 30, 2023. The Eagles beat the Cavaliers 27-24.
