Eagles Return Home to Face Hokies

THE FACTS
Matchup: Boston College (3-5, 0- 5 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech (3-5, 1-3 ACC)
Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 12:30 p.m.
Game Information: Game Notes | Depth Chart

TUNE IN
Watch: Channel Listings | Watch Online | ESPN3
Listen: WEEI 93.7 FM | BC IMG Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: Link

GOING TO THE GAME
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Parking: On- and Off-Campus

HOW TO FOLLOW
Boston College: @BCFootballNews | #BCEagles
Virginia Tech: @VT_Football | #HokieNation
Game-Specific Hashtag: #VTvsBC

SERIES HISTORY

This will be the 24th meeting between the Eagles and Hokies
Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 15-8
Boston College has won each of the past two meetings, including a 33-31 victory at Blacksburg
The last three games between the two teams have been decided by seven points or less

SCOUTING THE HOKIES

Virginia Tech ranks No. 80 in total offense (385.5 YPG) and No. 42 in total defense (361.4 YPG)
Freshman running back Travon McMillian leads the team 560 yards and three touchdowns
Senior quarterback Michael Brewer will be making his second consecutive start since missing six games with a broken collarbone

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE EAGLES

The Eagles defense ranks in the Top 10 in seven categories: rush defense (first), tackles for loss (first), total defense (second), opponent first downs (second), scoring defense (third), opponent third down conversions (fourth) and pass defense (seventh)
BC ranks No. 59 in rushing offense (178.6 YPG)
BC has conceded more than 10 points in the first half just twice in eight games
The Eagles haven't allowed more than six third-down conversions in six-straight regular-season games, holding opponents to just 28-of-127 on such conversions during that span
Senior linebacker Steven Daniels ranks ninth in the nation with 12.5 tackles for loss; senior Mehdi Abdesmad, junior Matt Milano and sophomore Harold Landry are all tied for 22nd with 10.5
Senior punter Alex Howell and senior wide receiver Bobby Swigert will serve as game captains
Between the first and second quarters, former Eagle Mark Roopenian (1977-80), a middle guard originally from Watertown, Mass., will be honored on the field

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Players Mentioned

Mehdi Abdesmad

Steven Daniels

Alex Howell

Harold Landry

Matt Milano

Bobby Swigert