Boston College Football Falls Short of Upset Against No. 16 Georgia Tech
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The Boston College Eagles (1-10, 0-7 ACC) football team fell short of the upset win against the No. 16 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-1, 6-1 ACC) 36-34 inside Alumni Stadium on Saturday night.
After both teams were forced to punt to open the game, Georgia Tech struck first 7-0 with a 27-yard rushing touchdown by running back Malachi Hosley.
Boston College responded on its next drive and knotted up the contest at 7 on a one-yard touchdown run by running back Turbo Richard in the opening seconds of the second quarter.
Georgia Tech retook the lead 14-7 with 9:44 to go in the second with a monster 71-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Haynes King to WR Malik Rutherford
In the final seconds of the quarter, Boston College tied the game at 14 with a three-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Dylan Lonergan to tight end Kaelan Chudzinski.
On the same possession, Eagles wide receiver Lewis Bond broke the program record for most career-receptions with 21 after securing a 13-yard catch.
The Yellow Jackets tried to take the lead into halftime, but missed a 49-yarder as time expired to keep the score knotted at 14.
Coming out of the break, Boston College gained its first lead since Week 5 vs. Cal with a 14-yard touchdown run by running back Jordan McDonald to go in front 21-14.
Georgia Tech cut into its deficit late in the third with a 34-yard field goal to make the score 21-17, however the Eagles quickly extended their advantage 28-17 with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Lonergan to wide receiver Reed Harris with 1:19 to go in the quarter.
The Yellow Jackets got back within one possession 28-20 with 13:52 remaining in regulation after nailing a 34-yard field goal.
On the following possession, Georgia Tech cut it to two points with a two-yard touchdown run by running back Jamal Haynes with 7:34 to go. The team attempted a two-point conversion to try and tie the game, but King was tackled short of the goal line on a rush attempt, keeping Boston College’s lead 28-26.
The Yellow Jackets’ offense continued to stay hot in the second half and they regained the lead 33-28 on a 54-yard touchdown run by running back Jordan Allen with 6:22 left in the game.
Boston College went back in front with 4:09 to go after a 43-yard touchdown run by Richard. The Eagles went for a two-point conversion and missed it to keep their lead one point 34-33.
Georgia Tech responded and scored the game-winning field goal with 11 seconds left in the game to seal the 36-34 win.
Boston College had one final chance to win the game and Lonergan threw an incompletion on a Hail Mary attempt.
Next up, Boston College has a bye week. The Eagles return to action for their final game of the 2025 season at Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 29.
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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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