FIRST-AND-10
» Boston College Football begins conference play by hosting Virginia Tech in their third consecutive game at Alumni Stadium on Saturday, September 26 at 12:00 p.m.
» The game will be televised on the ACC Network. Wes Durham (play-by-play) and Max Browne (analyst) are on the call with sideline reporter Madison Fitzpatrick.
» Coverage on the Boston College Sports Network begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff on WEEI 93.7 FM. Jon Meterparel (play-by-play) is joined on the call by former BC linebacker Pete Cronan in the booth and Scott Mutryn on the sideline.
EAGLES BY THE NUMBERS
» After three games, Mason McKenzie is fifth in the ACC in total offense (291.0), which is inside the top 25 nationally.
» With 225 total rushing yards, McKenzie ranks eighth in the ACC in total rushing yards and rushing yards per game (75.0).
» He found Johnathan Montague on a 31-yard touchdown in the first quarter vs. Maine (9/19), his third passing touchdown this season.
» Evan Dickens scored on a 39-yard touchdown run in the first quarter vs. Maine (9/19), his third touchdown in three games as a member of the Eagles. He finished with 102 yards on 15 carries, his first 100-yard game this season and seventh of his career.
» Anthony Palano finished with 12 tackles vs. Maine (9/19), his fourth career game with 10 or more tackles.
» Palano is second in the ACC in solo tackles per game (5.6) and fourth in tackles for loss per game (1.6).
» KP Price intercepted Maine in the first quarter and again in the third quarter, his first career multi-interception game.
» His two interceptions this season rank eighth in the country, and third in the ACC.
» The Eagles’ two interceptions and one fumble recovery vs. Maine (9/19) marks their second consecutive game forcing three or more turnovers after forcing four turnovers last week vs. Rutgers (9/11).
» Boston College forced a safety in the first quarter vs. Maine (9/19), the first safety they’ve recorded since they hosted Syracuse on November 9, 2024.
» The Eagles finished with nine tackles-for-loss vs. Maine (9/19), the most tackles-for-loss they’ve had since November 30, 2024 vs. Pittsburgh, when they finished with 13.
» Micah Amedee blocked a PAT in the fourth quarter vs. Maine (9/19), marking the first time Boston College has blocked a PAT since KP Price blocked one on December 28, 2023.
