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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Wake Forest

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Wake Forest Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Creating takeaways is an emphasis for Boston College in the second half of the season. The Eagles forced just six turnovers in the first six games, and they scored zero points off those turnovers...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Clemson

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Clemson Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Clemson has bounced back offensively this season, thanks to the resurgence of quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, a now-experienced offensive line and a run game that's really come along. But the Tigers aren't mistake...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and FSU

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and FSU Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College is squaring off against Florida State this week in Doak Campbell Stadium, where the Eagles haven't won since 2008. FSU leads the ACC in rushing yards per game and most 20-plus-yard plays from...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Maine

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Maine Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Maine is an FCS team that hasn't beaten Boston College since 1915. The Black Bears have played an FBS bottom dweller in New Mexico and a Patriot League foe in Colgate. In other other words, it's important to take...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Virginia Tech

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Virginia Tech Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College and Virginia Tech were both haunted by turnovers last week. The Eagles had a low-rolling snap that gifted Rutgers with a touchdown to start the second half. Virginia Tech, on the other hand...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and ECU

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and ECU Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher The Military Bowl is still three weeks out, but it’s never too early to look at how the teams stack up, especially by the numbers. Boston College is superior in most defensive metrics, whereas East Carolina has the...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Wake Forest

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Wake Forest Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Wake Forest can go toe-to-toe with any offense in the country. The Demon Deacons also make nearly every offense they face look prolific. Since the start of October, Wake Forest has allowed fewer than 34...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and FSU

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and FSU Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College and Florida State are very different teams than they were at the end of September. At that point, the Eagles had just stormed out to their first 4-0 start since 2007, while the Seminoles had stumbled...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and GT

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and GT Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Georgia Tech hasn’t had the easiest time defensively this season. Geoff Collins’ Yellow Jackets have allowed an average of 459.8 total yards per game in their last six outings. And, unfortunately for GT, it gets a...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Virginia Tech

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Virginia Tech Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Points have come at a premium for Boston College in ACC play. In fact, the Eagles only have 40 of them. Luckily for head coach Jeff Hafley and Co., Virginia Tech hasn’t had rich success offensively this...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Syracuse

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Syracuse Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer The pressure is on for Boston College to snap its three-game losing streak. And the pressure has been on quarterback Dennis Grosel, both to perform at a higher level and to simply get the ball off. Grosel...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Louisville

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Louisville Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Louisville has one of the most explosive offenses in the ACC. The Cardinals have an uber-athletic quarterback in Malik Cunningham, who continues to evolve as a passer, not to mention five wide receivers...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing Clemson and BC

    By the Numbers: Comparing Clemson and BC Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Boston College hasn’t beaten Clemson since 2011. The Tigers have won 10 straight against their Atlantic Division foes and get BC at home for the third year in a row. But No. 25 Clemson is 2-2 and hasn’t been...
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    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Mizzou

    By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Mizzou Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Since it’s early in the season, national and conference statistics have to be taken with a grain of salt. Still, they aren’t meaningless, especially when it comes to diagnosing team weaknesses. Here’s how...
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