Game Two Preview: Massachusetts

THE FACTS
Matchup: Boston College (0-1, 0-1 ACC) vs. UMass (0-1)
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
When: Saturday Sept. 10, 12:00 a.m. ET
Game Information: Games Notes | Depth Chart

TUNE IN
Watch: NESN | ESPN3
Listen: WEEI 850AM | BC IMG Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: Link

HOW TO FOLLOW
Boston College: @BCFootball | #BCEagles
Georgia Tech: @Umassfootball | #UnitetheMasses
Game-Specific Hashtag: #BCvsUMASS | #BattleoftheBayState

ATTENDING THE GAME
General Tickets | Student Tickets
Gillette Stadium Clear Bag Policy

MORE INFORMATION
bceagles.com | UMassathletics.com

SERIES HISTORY

BC and Massachusetts first faced each other in 1899, BC won 18-0
In 1912, the Minuetemen had a 3-1 series lead before the Eagles won the next six
BC holds a 20-5 series advantage over Massachusetts and has won the last eight meetings, the latest coming in 2014.
The Eagles are also 10-2 when playing on the Minutemen's home field, but the two teams have not battled at Amhert since 1978, when UMass earned a 27-0 shutout over the Eagles.
The last time BC rushed for over 500 yards was against the Minutemen. The Eagles put up 518 rushing yards in a 59-14 victory on Nov. 24, 1973.

SCOUTING THE MINUTEMEN

Umass finished last season with a record of 3-9
The Minutemen dropped their season opener in Gainesville, Fla., to No. 25 Florida, 24-7.
Sophomore RB Marquis Young led the team in rushing yards with 960, including a 103 yard game against Notre Dame.
UMass does not have a returning receiver that averaged over 25 yards per game
Redshirt sophomore QB Ross Comis made his first career start last week against Florida; 9-17 for 141 yards.

THE EAGLES BREAKDOWN

The Eagles finished last season first in nine categories in the ACC; third down defense pct. (.241), fourth down defense pct. (.200), first downs defense (166), passing yards allowed (171.5), punt return defense (1.66), red zone defense (.733), rushing defense (164.4), scoring defense (15.3) and total defense (254.3)
The Eagles were first in the nation in total defense (254.3) and 125^th in total offense (275.6)
The Eagles last three games have been decided by three points.
Redshirt sophomore RB Hilliman rush for his fifth 100-yard rushing ?game last week against Georgia Tech?, amassing 102 yards and a career-long, 73-yard touchdown.?
In the first game of the season, the Eagles had four receivers gain over 25 yards; sophomore Michael Walker (35), sophomore Jeff Smith (26), junior Charlie Callinan (53) and redshirt freshman Chris Garrison (26).