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Eagles Narrowly Miss Victory Against Cardinals in a Close Contest at Alumni Stadium

In a tightly contested game that saw the Boston College Eagles fall just short against the Louisville Cardinals, both teams showcased their strengths and weaknesses throughout the four quarters. The Eagles, now standing at a 4-4 record, were edged out by the Cardinals with a final score of 27-31. The visiting team improved their season to 5-3. Despite the loss, there were notable performances and moments from both sides that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.


Nov 14, 2020; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA;  Boston College Eagles wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) celebrates with running back David Bailey (26) after scoring a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Key Moments and Performances


The game was characterized by its back-and-forth nature, with both teams having their share of lead changes and momentum swings. For Boston College Eagles, quarterback Thomas Castellanos delivered an impressive performance through the air with 164 passing yards and three touchdowns, completing 46 percent of his attempts without throwing an interception. His efforts were complemented on the ground by Treshaun Ward and Kye Robichaux; Ward rushed for 64 yards while Robichaux added another dimension to the offense with 34 rushing yards and scoring one touchdown.


On special teams, punter Ivan Zivenko contributed significantly with seven punts for a total of 246 yards, helping to pin back Louisville's offense on several occasions. Defensively, Quintayvious Hutchins stood out for Boston College with an interception returned for 21 yards alongside forcing a fumble which he also recovered.


Louisville Cardinals managed to secure victory through consistent play across all four quarters but not without facing stiff resistance from Boston College's defense which forced two interceptions during crucial moments in the game.


Looking Ahead


As Boston College Eagles look ahead to their next challenge, they will be hosting Syracuse Orange at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) on November 9th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans eager to support their team can catch all action live as it unfolds in Chestnut Hill.


This recent encounter between Boston College Eagles and Louisville Cardinals has set up intriguing storylines for future matchups while also highlighting players who could make significant impacts as this season progresses. Share this article to keep fellow fans updated on everything happening around your favorite team!

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