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Eagles Edge Out Crusaders in a Close Football Game at Alumni Stadium

The Boston College Eagles and the Holy Cross Crusaders both entered the game with a 1-1 record, but it was the Eagles who emerged victorious with a narrow 31-28 victory at Alumni Stadium.


Oct 30, 2021; Syracuse, New York, USA; Boston College Eagles wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) catches a pass in warm up drills prior to a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

In an intense football game that saw both teams fiercely competing until the last whistle, the Boston College Eagles secured a hard-fought win over the Holy Cross Crusaders. The home team's offense was particularly effective, amassing a total of 403 yards. The Eagles' passing game contributed significantly to this tally, with their quarterback completing 17 out of 23 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns. The passing efficiency was remarkable, boasting an impressive quarterback rating of approximately 176.


The ground attack also played a crucial role in the Eagles' offensive strategy. They rushed for 202 yards across 45 attempts, averaging nearly four and half yards per carry. This relentless rushing performance led to two touchdowns and accounted for thirteen first downs.


Special teams were equally efficient for the Eagles, as they executed flawlessly on all fronts. Their kicker successfully converted all field goal attempts including one from 37 yards out while maintaining perfect extra point kicks throughout the game.


Penalties could have been problematic as Boston College racked up ten penalties totaling over hundred penalty yards which could have shifted momentum away from them. However, they managed to keep their composure and maintain control of the game despite these setbacks.


Defensively, Boston College showed tenacity by forcing two fumbles and recovering one themselves without turning over the ball once during playtime. Although no interceptions were recorded by either team's defense throughout this encounter at Alumni Stadium.


The scoring breakdown by quarters shows that while Holy Cross managed to outscore Boston College in both second (14 points) and third quarters (seven points), it was not enough to overcome their deficit from first quarter where they failed to score against seven points by home side or fourth quarter where each team added seven more points to their totals respectively.


As fans look forward to future games, they can mark their calendars for when Boston College will face off against Florida State Seminoles at Alumni Stadium on September sixteen at four PM Eastern Time. This upcoming contest promises another exciting chapter in college football season which will be broadcasted live on ABC network for fans unable to attend in person.

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