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#BCEagles Newsstand: Recapping Week Six
October 18, 2017 | Football, Boston College Athletics
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The Boston College football team upset ACC rival Louisville, 45-42, on Saturday at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. The victory marked the first ACC victory of the season and the first time that the Eagles defeated the Cardinals since 1994.
True freshman running back AJ Dillon had a breakout game with a career-high 272 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Dillon's standout performance earned him Walter Camp Football Federation offensive player of the week. With the help of the offensive line, Dillon and the Eagles were able to top Heisman Trophy quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Junior right tackle Chris Lindstrom was also recognized for his performance against Louisville as he was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week.
Additionally, fellow lineman John Phillips, who saw limited action last season, stepped up to help create holes for the BC running game.
Junior kicker Colton Lichtenberg had an impressive game as he kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired to secure the victory for the Eagles.
Graduate quarterback Darius Wade stepped up on Saturday when redshirt freshman quarterback Anthony Brown left the game with a shoulder injury in the second quarter. Wade helped the Eagles score four consecutive touchdowns as he also completed seven-of-10 passes for 92 yards with a long of 21 to sophomore wide receiver Chris Garrison.
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True freshman running back AJ Dillon had a breakout game with a career-high 272 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Dillon's standout performance earned him Walter Camp Football Federation offensive player of the week. With the help of the offensive line, Dillon and the Eagles were able to top Heisman Trophy quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Junior right tackle Chris Lindstrom was also recognized for his performance against Louisville as he was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week.
Additionally, fellow lineman John Phillips, who saw limited action last season, stepped up to help create holes for the BC running game.
Junior kicker Colton Lichtenberg had an impressive game as he kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired to secure the victory for the Eagles.
Graduate quarterback Darius Wade stepped up on Saturday when redshirt freshman quarterback Anthony Brown left the game with a shoulder injury in the second quarter. Wade helped the Eagles score four consecutive touchdowns as he also completed seven-of-10 passes for 92 yards with a long of 21 to sophomore wide receiver Chris Garrison.
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