Boston College Football Prepares to Take on California in Home Game Showdown
Boston College Football is gearing up to face California in their second home game of the season on Saturday, September 27 at 3:30 p.m. at Alumni Stadium. The game will be aired on ACC Network, with Chris Cotter and Max Browne providing commentary alongside sideline reporter Kendra Douglas. Fans can tune in to the Boston College Sports Network on WEEI 850 AM for coverage starting 30 minutes before kickoff, featuring Jon Meterparel, Pete Cronan, and Scott Mutyrn. Additionally, the Gridiron Radio Network will broadcast the game live from Alumni Stadium with Noah Britt, Jon Reynolds, and Alex Barth on the call.
The Eagles hold a 1-0 record against California, with their last victory dating back to September 13, 1986. This upcoming game marks the first conference matchup between the two teams since California joined the ACC last season. Dylan Lonergan has been a standout player for Boston College, leading the nation in completions per game and total completions. His impressive passing stats include leading the ACC in passing yards per game and ranking third in the conference for passing touchdowns.
Lewis Bond has been a key player for the Eagles, leading the nation in receptions per game and ranking second in the ACC for yards per game. Jeremiah Franklin has also made an impact with his receptions, ranking second among active tight ends in the country. Jaedn Skeete has contributed with three receiving touchdowns this season. On the defensive side, Omar Thornton stands out nationally for tackles-for-loss per game, while Luca Lombardo boasts a perfect field goal percentage.
Boston College's team performance has been exceptional, leading the nation in passing offense and red-zone touchdowns in the ACC. The Eagles also excel in penalty yards per game and rank highly in completion percentage, passing efficiency, and third-down conversion rate. With a strong roster and impressive team statistics, Boston College is poised for success in their upcoming game against California.