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Boston College Set to Face Virginia to Start ACC Slate, The Rundown: October 5, 2024

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Sep 30, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) looks to pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) looks to pass against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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The Boston College Eagles football team is set to start its ACC slate on Saturday afternoon with a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.

Heading into the matchup, both programs have one-loss and are undefeated in ACC play. Virginia has secured wins over Richmond, Wake Forest, and Coastal Carolina as well as suffered a loss to Maryland. Boston College has recorded wins over the then-No. 10 Florida State, Duquesne, Michigan State, and Western Kentucky as well as suffered its sole loss to No. 9 Missouri.

Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos is expected to start after missing last week’s game against Western Kentucky with an undisclosed injury. 

Both programs are looking to add a statement win to their resumes and to make an early mark in the conference standings. 

Kickoff is set for noon ET on ACC Network.

Today's Schedule:

  • Sailing: Boston College at Open Atlantic Coast Championship Round 1 (Annapolis, Md.), at Hewitt (Bruinswick, Maine) | TBD
  • Rowing: Boston College vs. BU/Northeastern Scrimmage | Boston, Mass. | TBD
  • Men's Cross Country: Boston College in Paul Short Run | Bethlehem, Penn. | 11 a.m. ET | Live Stats
  • Swimming: Boston College at UMass | 11 a.m. ET and 1 p.m. ET

Eagles Results:

  • Field Hockey: No. 10 Boston College 3, No. 3 Virginia 2.
  • Women's Hockey: No. 1 Wisconsin 7,
  • Boston College 1.

  • Volleyball: No. 1 Pitt 3, Boston College 1.

Countdown to Boston College men’s hockey season opener: 

7 days. 

Did You Notice?

  • The Boston College men's basketball program announced its attendees for the 2024 ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C., next week.
  • Boston College football defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was named the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl's ACC Defensive Top Performer of the Week.
  • Boston College women's basketball announced its attendees for the 2024 ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C., next week.

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Kim Rankin
KIM RANKIN

Kim Rankin is the lead writer for Boston College On SI. The 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama. She joined Alabama Crimson Tide On SI in February 2024 covering baseball, softball, football, men’s basketball, and more for BamaCentral, but has also contributed to Missouri Tigers On SI. She previously worked as the brand manager at Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She has covered a wide variety of events including SEC Championships, NCAA Regionals, and bowl games.

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