Eagles Seek to Snap Skid Against Cardinals

Saturday, October 24

Louisville, Ky.

12:30 PM

Boston College

Louisville

Eagles Seek to Snap Skid Against Cardinals

October 22, 2015 | Football

BC looks to earn its first ACC win of the season

THE FACTS
Matchup: Boston College (3-4, 0- 4 ACC) at Louisville (2-4, 1-2 ACC)
Where: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Ky.
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 12:30 p.m.
Game Information: Game Notes | Depth Chart

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

GOING TO THE GAME
Tickets: Buy Now

HOW TO FOLLOW
Boston College: @BCFootballNews | #BCEagles
Louisville: @UofLfootball | #GoCards
Game-Specific Hashtag: #BCvsLOU

SERIES HISTORY

This will be the eighth meeting between the Eagles and Cardinals
Louisville owns a 4-3 advantage in the series
The 35-14 victory in 1994 is Boston College's lone win in Louisville in three tries
All seven games were decided by 14 points or more

SCOUTING THE CARDINALS

Louisville ranks No. 77 in total offense (391.0 YPG) and No. 37 in total defense (354.8 YPG)
After losing their first three games, the Cardinals have won two of their last three
Freshman quarterback Lamar Jackson has rushed for 467 yards and five touchdowns on 85 carries
Senior defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins ranks 57th in the nation in sacks with 4.0

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE EAGLES

The Eagles defense ranks in the Top 5 in seven categories: total defense (first), rush defense (first), opponent first downs (first), opponent third down conversions (third), scoring defense (fourth), tackles for loss (fourth) and pass defense (fifth)
BC ranks No. 28 in rushing offense (206.1 YPG)
BC has conceded more than 10 points in the first half just once in eight games
The Eagles haven't allowed more than five third-down conversions in six-straight regular-season games, holding opponents to just 22-of-110 on such conversions during that span
Sophomore defensive lineman Harold Landry (9.5) and junior linebacker Matt Milano (9.0) rank No. 23 and No. 31 in the nation, respectively, in tackles for loss