Week 9 Notes: The Syracuse Game
October 28, 2019 | Football
Longtime Eastern rivals Boston College and Syracuse renew their rivalry Saturday inside the Carrier Dome.
Longtime Eastern rivals Boston College and Syracuse renew their rivalry Saturday inside the Carrier Dome. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. with live coverage on ACC Network. Wes Durham (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst) and Eric Wood (field analyst) have the call. Coverage on the Boston College Learfield IMG Sports Network begins at 11:30 a.m. with Jon Meterparel, Pete Cronan and Scott Mutryn. Fans can listen to the game locally on WEEI 93.7 FM, nationally on TuneIn and on Sirius channel 113, XM channel 202 and online via SiriusXM channel 965.
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Boston College lost 59-7 at No. 2 Clemson last Saturday night in Death Valley. It marked the 23rd straight victory for the defending National Champion Tigers. Syracuse lost 35-17 at Florida State Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee.
The Seminoles totaled 487 yards of total offense in the win, including 241 yards rushing versus the Orange.
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The Series
• Boston College and Syracuse meet for the 53rd time Saturday in series history inside the Carrier Dome. Syracuse leads the all-time series 32-20, including a 20-7 advantage inside the Carrier Dome.
• The two teams began series play in 1924 as Syracuse shutout the Eagles 10-0.
• Boston College scored its most points in series history in the last visit in 2017 (W, 42-14) in the Carrier Dome against the Orange. BC looks for only its second straight win at Syracuse in series history Saturday in Central New York.
• The longest winning streak for the Eagles in series history was three games while Syracuse's longest winning streak in series play is six games.
• Two of the last four meetings have been decided by 10 points or less.
• In the last visit to the Carrier Dome, BC totaled 581 yards of total offense as AJ Dillon rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
• The Eastern rivals met every year from 1971-2004.
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BC-Cuse Connections
• Boston College has several ties to Syracuse on its coaching staff. Steve Addazio served on Paul Pasqualoni's staff from 1995-98.
• Defensive ends coach Jim Reid (2004), running backs coach Brian White (2006-07) and Assistant AD Reggie Terry (1993-2006) also spent time at Syracuse.
• BC is 3-4 against the Orange in ACC play. As members of the BIG EAST, BC was 5-7 against the Orange.
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No. 2 is Now No. 1
• AJ Dillon became Boston College's all-time leading rusher with 76 yards rushing at No. 2 Clemson. Dillon broke the record with a 10-yard carry in the third quarter to move past Andre Williams into the top spot in BC history.
• One of the most impressive aspects of Dillon breaking the BC career rushing record? It took Andre Williams 44 games to total the previous record of 3,739 yards rushing. Dillon set the new school record in just his 31st career game.
• Dillon broke the all-time BC rushing record in just three seasons. He became the first player in BC history to run for 1,000+ yards in each of his first three seasons at the Heights.
• Dillon tied the BC record for career rushing touchdowns with his nine-yard TD run in the second quarter at Clemson. Dillon's first career touchdown came at Clemson in 2017 and his record-tying 34th career score came in Death Valley.
• Dillon is fourth nationally in rushing yards (1,044) and rushing yards per game (130.5) in 2019.
• Dillon is also fourth nationally with 147.8 yards per game from scrimmage in 2019.
• Dillon is currently 13th in ACC history with 3,741 rushing yards. Looking ahead, Dillon needs 218 rushing yards this season to move into the top 10 in ACC history in rushing yards.
• With two more 100-yard rushing games, Dillon would move into the top 10 in ACC history in career 100-yard rushing games.
• Dillon was dominant in the 45-24 win over NC State. It marked his fifth straight 100-yard game, his third career 200-yard performance and his fourth-career three-touchdown game.
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Touchdown Dillon
• Junior running back AJ Dillon totaled his 20th career game with at least one rushing touchdown when he found the end zone for the 34th time at Clemson on Oct. 26. BC is 14-6 when Dillon rushes for at least one TD.
Boston College Career Rushing TD Leaders
Player (Years) Rushing TDs
1. AJ Dillon (2017-present) 34
Keith Barnette (1973-75) 34
3. William Green (1999-01) 33
4. Andre Williams (2010-13) 28
Boston College Career Rushing Leaders
Player (Years) Yards
1. AJ Dillon (2017-present) 3,741
2. Andre Williams (2010-13) 3,739
3. Montel Harris (2008-11) 3,735
4. Derrick Knight (2000-03) 3,725
5. Mike Cloud (1995-98) 3,597
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Closer Look at AJ Dillon in the Starting Lineup
• In 27 games since AJ Dillon was named the starter at running back on Oct. 14, 2017 at Louisville, Boston College has averaged:
32.2 points per game
230.7 rushing yards per game
198.2 passing yards per game
429.0 total offense yards per game
3,408 rushing yards by Dillon
136.3 rushing yards per game by Dillon
32 rushing touchdowns by Dillon
16 100-yard rushing games by Dillon
• Dillon missed the games at No. 23 NC State and vs.
Louisville with an ankle injury in 2018.
• Since Oct. 14, 2017, Dillon is second nationally with
136.3 rushing yards per game and 3,408 rushing
yards. Only Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor has averaged
more rushing yards per game during that time span
(147.1 rushing yards per game).
Among the Nation's Best
• AJ Dillon is fourth nationally and leads the ACC with
3,741 career rushing yards. Among the top 10 active
career rushing leaders, Dillon has played in the fewest
amount of games.
NCAA Active Career Rushing Leaders
Player, School Yards (Games Played)
1. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin 5,180 (35)
2. Walter Fletcher, Ball State 4,300 (40)
3. Rodney Smith, Minnesota 3,848 (47)
4. AJ Dillon, Boston College 3,741 (31)
NCAA Active Career Rushing Yards Per Game Leaders
Player, School Yards Per Game
1. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin 158.0
2. AJ Dillon, Boston College 120.7
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100-yard Games Piling Up
• In 25 career starts, AJ Dillon has 17 career 100-yard games at Boston College in 31 games played.
• He is tied for fourth in BC history with 17 career 100-yard games.
• BC is 11-6 when Dillon rushes for 100+ yards in a game.
• Dillon posted his third straight 150-yard rushing performance against Wake. The last BC player to have three straight games with 150+ yards on the ground was Dillon in 2017 as a freshman - 196 yards vs. NC State on Nov. 11, 2017 yards vs. UConn on Nov. 18, and 193 yards vs. Syracuse on Nov. 25.
• It was the 11th career game with 150+ rushing yards for the junior running back, which currently ranks second among active NCAA players.
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Most 100-Yard Rushing Games Since 2017 (Active Players)
Player, School 100-yard games
1. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin 27
2. AJ Dillon, Boston College 17
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The Buffalo Boys
• Boston College features two of the most physical running backs in the country - 250-pound AJ Dillon and 240-pound David Bailey. The "Buffalo Boys" are first nationally with 1,570 combined rushing yards in 2019 for a pair of running backs. Only Oklahoma State's duo of RB Chuba Hubbard and QB Spencer Sanders (1,881) have more combined rushing yards.
• Dillon and Bailey became the first two running backs in school history to run for 180+ yards in the same game in BC's 45-24 victory over NC State. Dillon finished with 223 rushing yards and three touchdowns while Bailey added 181 yards rushing and two scores against the Wolfpack.
• The Buffalo Boys were the first BC teammates to rush for over 100 yards in the same game since Bailey (102) and Ben Glines (107) did so vs. Louisville on Oct. 13, 2018.
• The last time two Boston College running backs gained at least 150 yards on the ground in the same game: Oct. 18, 1997 in a 45-44 home loss to Miami. Omari Walker (185) and Mike Cloud (157).
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1-2 Punch
• Sophomore running back David Bailey has given BC one of the best 1-2 running back tandems in the country in 2019. The Maryland native is averaging 5.8 yards per carry and scored four touchdowns in 2019. He has also one touchdown reception and he threw a 16-yard touchdown pass against No. 24 Wake Forest.
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Opportunistic Defense
• For just the fourth time since 2010, Boston College forced five turnovers in a game in the season opening win against Virginia Tech on August 31. BC forced five Virginia Tech turnovers, including three in the first half. That included the first career interceptions for Joe Sparacio and Tanner Karafa.
• It marked the first time since Nov. 21, 2015 that BC forced five turnovers in a game.
• BC leads the ACC and is tied for 18th nationally with a +0.75 turnover margin per game.
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Five Turnovers Forced in a Game (Since 2010)
8/31/19 5 vs. Virginia Tech (2 FR, 3 INT)
11/21/15 5 vs. Notre Dame (2 FR, 3 INT)
11/6/10 5 vs. Wake Forest (1 FR, 4 INT)
9/11/10 5 vs. Kent State (2 FR, 3 INT)
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O-Line U
• Most college football pundits predicted it would be a rebuilding year on the Boston College offensive line after losing a first-round pick in Chris Lindstrom along with multi-year starters in left tackle Aaron Monteiro and center Jon Baker.
• Despite the graduation of that trio of full-time starters along with co-starter Sam Schmal, the Eagles have been strong up front in 2019 with new starters at left tackle (Tyler Vrabel), left guard (Zion Johnson) and center (Alec Lindstrom).
• BC is third nationally with 0.63 sacks allowed per game in 2019. The Eagles are 10th nationally in rushing with 255.6 rushing yards per game.
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Protecting the Blind Side
• Redshirt freshman left tackle Tyler Vrabel currently owns the No. 2 pass block grade (74.2) among OTs in the ACC according to Pro Football Focus.
• Vrabel has yet to allow a sack or QB hit on 224 pass blocks this season. Including his 28 offensive snaps last year, Vrabel has yet to allow a sack and just QB hit in his career.
• In 2019, Vrabel has allowed zero sacks, one QB hit and just three hurries.
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First Half Fireworks
• Boston College has been explosive in the first half in 2019 on offense. BC has totaled 174 points in the first half, an average of 21.8 per game in the first 30 minutes of play.
• The Eagles have scored touchdowns on their first possession in three games this season (Richmond, Kansas, Rutgers).
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Max Effort
• Max Richardson leads the ACC and ranks 11th nationally with 9.88 tackles per game in 2019. He leads BC with 79 total tackles, 52 solo stops and 12.0 tackles behind the line of scrimmage.
• Richardson is fourth nationally with 52 solo tackles this season. The 52 solo stops are third nationally among Power 5 players.
• The Georgia native is 11th nationally with 12.0 tackles behind the line of scrimmage in 2019.
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NCAA Solo Tackles Leaders
1. Evan Weaver, California 69
2. Nate Landman, Colorado 60
3. David Woodward, Utah State 53
4. Max Richardson, Boston College 52
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Big Game Hunter
• Redshirt sophomore tight end Hunter Long is quietly developing into one of the best tight ends in the ACC. Long leads the Eagles in receptions (20), receiving yards (400) and leads the team averaging 20.1 yards per reception.
• He is part of a talented tight end room for Boston College that features three of the team's leading five receivers.
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NCAA Tight End Receiving Yards Leaders (Power 5 schools)
1. Charlie Kolar, Iowa State 486
2. Hunter Bryant, Washington 452
3. Brevin Jordan, Miami 447
4. Brycen Hopkins, Purdue 441
5. Jacob Breeland, Oregon 405
6. Hunter Long, Boston College 400
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Flowers in Full Bloom
• Zay Flowers wowed coaches and teammates from the first practice of preseason camp in August. It took the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native just three minutes into his first collegiate game to show the college football world his potential as well.
• Flowers ignited a BC offense that scored 28 first-half points in a 35-28 win over Virginia Tech.
• On BC's first scoring drive, Flowers started the drive with a 16-yard rush and ended the drive with a 33-yard touchdown reception. The 33-yard touchdown was Flowers' first career reception for the Eagles.
• He also added a 58-yard reception against the Hokies to finish with two receptions for 91 yards. He led BC with 116 all-purpose yards.
• The Eagles scored the second-most points in series history (28 games) against the Hokies. Only the 1993 BC team scored more against a Virginia Tech defense in a 48-34 victory.
• Flowers is averaging 8.1 yards per carry in 2019 (162 yards on 20 rushing attempts) and 16.8 yards per reception (15 receptions for 252 yards and two touchdowns).
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Big-Play Passing Offense
• Boston College is tied for ninth nationally with six pass plays of 50+ yards in 2019.
• In 2018, BC had just three pass plays of 50 yards or more the entire season.
• Going back to 2014, the Eagles have just five total passing plays covering more than 50 yards.
• Steve Addazio's first season marked the largest total of 50-yard pass plays as BC connected on eight passes
of 50 yards or more.
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Chunk Plays
• Boston College is second in the ACC with 23 plays of 30+ yards in 2019. Louisville leads the conference
with 25 plays of 30+ yards.
• The Eagles are tied for 14th nationally with 23 plays covering 30 yards or more.
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No Fly Zone
• Since the start of the 2017 season, Boston College is third in the country with 45 interceptions. The opportunistic defense started the season right where they left off in 2018 with three picks in the Virginia Tech win on August 31 and two in the win over Richmond.
• BC is 15th nationally in 2019 with nine interceptions.
• BC has picked off at least one pass in 14 of the last 16 games.
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Boston College lost 59-7 at No. 2 Clemson last Saturday night in Death Valley. It marked the 23rd straight victory for the defending National Champion Tigers. Syracuse lost 35-17 at Florida State Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee.
The Seminoles totaled 487 yards of total offense in the win, including 241 yards rushing versus the Orange.
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The Series
• Boston College and Syracuse meet for the 53rd time Saturday in series history inside the Carrier Dome. Syracuse leads the all-time series 32-20, including a 20-7 advantage inside the Carrier Dome.
• The two teams began series play in 1924 as Syracuse shutout the Eagles 10-0.
• Boston College scored its most points in series history in the last visit in 2017 (W, 42-14) in the Carrier Dome against the Orange. BC looks for only its second straight win at Syracuse in series history Saturday in Central New York.
• The longest winning streak for the Eagles in series history was three games while Syracuse's longest winning streak in series play is six games.
• Two of the last four meetings have been decided by 10 points or less.
• In the last visit to the Carrier Dome, BC totaled 581 yards of total offense as AJ Dillon rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
• The Eastern rivals met every year from 1971-2004.
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BC-Cuse Connections
• Boston College has several ties to Syracuse on its coaching staff. Steve Addazio served on Paul Pasqualoni's staff from 1995-98.
• Defensive ends coach Jim Reid (2004), running backs coach Brian White (2006-07) and Assistant AD Reggie Terry (1993-2006) also spent time at Syracuse.
• BC is 3-4 against the Orange in ACC play. As members of the BIG EAST, BC was 5-7 against the Orange.
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No. 2 is Now No. 1
• AJ Dillon became Boston College's all-time leading rusher with 76 yards rushing at No. 2 Clemson. Dillon broke the record with a 10-yard carry in the third quarter to move past Andre Williams into the top spot in BC history.
• One of the most impressive aspects of Dillon breaking the BC career rushing record? It took Andre Williams 44 games to total the previous record of 3,739 yards rushing. Dillon set the new school record in just his 31st career game.
• Dillon broke the all-time BC rushing record in just three seasons. He became the first player in BC history to run for 1,000+ yards in each of his first three seasons at the Heights.
• Dillon tied the BC record for career rushing touchdowns with his nine-yard TD run in the second quarter at Clemson. Dillon's first career touchdown came at Clemson in 2017 and his record-tying 34th career score came in Death Valley.
• Dillon is fourth nationally in rushing yards (1,044) and rushing yards per game (130.5) in 2019.
• Dillon is also fourth nationally with 147.8 yards per game from scrimmage in 2019.
• Dillon is currently 13th in ACC history with 3,741 rushing yards. Looking ahead, Dillon needs 218 rushing yards this season to move into the top 10 in ACC history in rushing yards.
• With two more 100-yard rushing games, Dillon would move into the top 10 in ACC history in career 100-yard rushing games.
• Dillon was dominant in the 45-24 win over NC State. It marked his fifth straight 100-yard game, his third career 200-yard performance and his fourth-career three-touchdown game.
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Touchdown Dillon
• Junior running back AJ Dillon totaled his 20th career game with at least one rushing touchdown when he found the end zone for the 34th time at Clemson on Oct. 26. BC is 14-6 when Dillon rushes for at least one TD.
Boston College Career Rushing TD Leaders
Player (Years) Rushing TDs
1. AJ Dillon (2017-present) 34
Keith Barnette (1973-75) 34
3. William Green (1999-01) 33
4. Andre Williams (2010-13) 28
Boston College Career Rushing Leaders
Player (Years) Yards
1. AJ Dillon (2017-present) 3,741
2. Andre Williams (2010-13) 3,739
3. Montel Harris (2008-11) 3,735
4. Derrick Knight (2000-03) 3,725
5. Mike Cloud (1995-98) 3,597
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Closer Look at AJ Dillon in the Starting Lineup
• In 27 games since AJ Dillon was named the starter at running back on Oct. 14, 2017 at Louisville, Boston College has averaged:
32.2 points per game
230.7 rushing yards per game
198.2 passing yards per game
429.0 total offense yards per game
3,408 rushing yards by Dillon
136.3 rushing yards per game by Dillon
32 rushing touchdowns by Dillon
16 100-yard rushing games by Dillon
• Dillon missed the games at No. 23 NC State and vs.
Louisville with an ankle injury in 2018.
• Since Oct. 14, 2017, Dillon is second nationally with
136.3 rushing yards per game and 3,408 rushing
yards. Only Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor has averaged
more rushing yards per game during that time span
(147.1 rushing yards per game).
Among the Nation's Best
• AJ Dillon is fourth nationally and leads the ACC with
3,741 career rushing yards. Among the top 10 active
career rushing leaders, Dillon has played in the fewest
amount of games.
NCAA Active Career Rushing Leaders
Player, School Yards (Games Played)
1. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin 5,180 (35)
2. Walter Fletcher, Ball State 4,300 (40)
3. Rodney Smith, Minnesota 3,848 (47)
4. AJ Dillon, Boston College 3,741 (31)
NCAA Active Career Rushing Yards Per Game Leaders
Player, School Yards Per Game
1. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin 158.0
2. AJ Dillon, Boston College 120.7
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100-yard Games Piling Up
• In 25 career starts, AJ Dillon has 17 career 100-yard games at Boston College in 31 games played.
• He is tied for fourth in BC history with 17 career 100-yard games.
• BC is 11-6 when Dillon rushes for 100+ yards in a game.
• Dillon posted his third straight 150-yard rushing performance against Wake. The last BC player to have three straight games with 150+ yards on the ground was Dillon in 2017 as a freshman - 196 yards vs. NC State on Nov. 11, 2017 yards vs. UConn on Nov. 18, and 193 yards vs. Syracuse on Nov. 25.
• It was the 11th career game with 150+ rushing yards for the junior running back, which currently ranks second among active NCAA players.
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Most 100-Yard Rushing Games Since 2017 (Active Players)
Player, School 100-yard games
1. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin 27
2. AJ Dillon, Boston College 17
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The Buffalo Boys
• Boston College features two of the most physical running backs in the country - 250-pound AJ Dillon and 240-pound David Bailey. The "Buffalo Boys" are first nationally with 1,570 combined rushing yards in 2019 for a pair of running backs. Only Oklahoma State's duo of RB Chuba Hubbard and QB Spencer Sanders (1,881) have more combined rushing yards.
• Dillon and Bailey became the first two running backs in school history to run for 180+ yards in the same game in BC's 45-24 victory over NC State. Dillon finished with 223 rushing yards and three touchdowns while Bailey added 181 yards rushing and two scores against the Wolfpack.
• The Buffalo Boys were the first BC teammates to rush for over 100 yards in the same game since Bailey (102) and Ben Glines (107) did so vs. Louisville on Oct. 13, 2018.
• The last time two Boston College running backs gained at least 150 yards on the ground in the same game: Oct. 18, 1997 in a 45-44 home loss to Miami. Omari Walker (185) and Mike Cloud (157).
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1-2 Punch
• Sophomore running back David Bailey has given BC one of the best 1-2 running back tandems in the country in 2019. The Maryland native is averaging 5.8 yards per carry and scored four touchdowns in 2019. He has also one touchdown reception and he threw a 16-yard touchdown pass against No. 24 Wake Forest.
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Opportunistic Defense
• For just the fourth time since 2010, Boston College forced five turnovers in a game in the season opening win against Virginia Tech on August 31. BC forced five Virginia Tech turnovers, including three in the first half. That included the first career interceptions for Joe Sparacio and Tanner Karafa.
• It marked the first time since Nov. 21, 2015 that BC forced five turnovers in a game.
• BC leads the ACC and is tied for 18th nationally with a +0.75 turnover margin per game.
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Five Turnovers Forced in a Game (Since 2010)
8/31/19 5 vs. Virginia Tech (2 FR, 3 INT)
11/21/15 5 vs. Notre Dame (2 FR, 3 INT)
11/6/10 5 vs. Wake Forest (1 FR, 4 INT)
9/11/10 5 vs. Kent State (2 FR, 3 INT)
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O-Line U
• Most college football pundits predicted it would be a rebuilding year on the Boston College offensive line after losing a first-round pick in Chris Lindstrom along with multi-year starters in left tackle Aaron Monteiro and center Jon Baker.
• Despite the graduation of that trio of full-time starters along with co-starter Sam Schmal, the Eagles have been strong up front in 2019 with new starters at left tackle (Tyler Vrabel), left guard (Zion Johnson) and center (Alec Lindstrom).
• BC is third nationally with 0.63 sacks allowed per game in 2019. The Eagles are 10th nationally in rushing with 255.6 rushing yards per game.
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Protecting the Blind Side
• Redshirt freshman left tackle Tyler Vrabel currently owns the No. 2 pass block grade (74.2) among OTs in the ACC according to Pro Football Focus.
• Vrabel has yet to allow a sack or QB hit on 224 pass blocks this season. Including his 28 offensive snaps last year, Vrabel has yet to allow a sack and just QB hit in his career.
• In 2019, Vrabel has allowed zero sacks, one QB hit and just three hurries.
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First Half Fireworks
• Boston College has been explosive in the first half in 2019 on offense. BC has totaled 174 points in the first half, an average of 21.8 per game in the first 30 minutes of play.
• The Eagles have scored touchdowns on their first possession in three games this season (Richmond, Kansas, Rutgers).
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Max Effort
• Max Richardson leads the ACC and ranks 11th nationally with 9.88 tackles per game in 2019. He leads BC with 79 total tackles, 52 solo stops and 12.0 tackles behind the line of scrimmage.
• Richardson is fourth nationally with 52 solo tackles this season. The 52 solo stops are third nationally among Power 5 players.
• The Georgia native is 11th nationally with 12.0 tackles behind the line of scrimmage in 2019.
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NCAA Solo Tackles Leaders
1. Evan Weaver, California 69
2. Nate Landman, Colorado 60
3. David Woodward, Utah State 53
4. Max Richardson, Boston College 52
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Big Game Hunter
• Redshirt sophomore tight end Hunter Long is quietly developing into one of the best tight ends in the ACC. Long leads the Eagles in receptions (20), receiving yards (400) and leads the team averaging 20.1 yards per reception.
• He is part of a talented tight end room for Boston College that features three of the team's leading five receivers.
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NCAA Tight End Receiving Yards Leaders (Power 5 schools)
1. Charlie Kolar, Iowa State 486
2. Hunter Bryant, Washington 452
3. Brevin Jordan, Miami 447
4. Brycen Hopkins, Purdue 441
5. Jacob Breeland, Oregon 405
6. Hunter Long, Boston College 400
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Flowers in Full Bloom
• Zay Flowers wowed coaches and teammates from the first practice of preseason camp in August. It took the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native just three minutes into his first collegiate game to show the college football world his potential as well.
• Flowers ignited a BC offense that scored 28 first-half points in a 35-28 win over Virginia Tech.
• On BC's first scoring drive, Flowers started the drive with a 16-yard rush and ended the drive with a 33-yard touchdown reception. The 33-yard touchdown was Flowers' first career reception for the Eagles.
• He also added a 58-yard reception against the Hokies to finish with two receptions for 91 yards. He led BC with 116 all-purpose yards.
• The Eagles scored the second-most points in series history (28 games) against the Hokies. Only the 1993 BC team scored more against a Virginia Tech defense in a 48-34 victory.
• Flowers is averaging 8.1 yards per carry in 2019 (162 yards on 20 rushing attempts) and 16.8 yards per reception (15 receptions for 252 yards and two touchdowns).
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Big-Play Passing Offense
• Boston College is tied for ninth nationally with six pass plays of 50+ yards in 2019.
• In 2018, BC had just three pass plays of 50 yards or more the entire season.
• Going back to 2014, the Eagles have just five total passing plays covering more than 50 yards.
• Steve Addazio's first season marked the largest total of 50-yard pass plays as BC connected on eight passes
of 50 yards or more.
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Chunk Plays
• Boston College is second in the ACC with 23 plays of 30+ yards in 2019. Louisville leads the conference
with 25 plays of 30+ yards.
• The Eagles are tied for 14th nationally with 23 plays covering 30 yards or more.
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No Fly Zone
• Since the start of the 2017 season, Boston College is third in the country with 45 interceptions. The opportunistic defense started the season right where they left off in 2018 with three picks in the Virginia Tech win on August 31 and two in the win over Richmond.
• BC is 15th nationally in 2019 with nine interceptions.
• BC has picked off at least one pass in 14 of the last 16 games.
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