Syracuse Football: Behind Enemy Lines with Boston College 247

BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 3: Running back AJ Dillon #2 of the Boston College Eagles carries the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 3: Running back AJ Dillon #2 of the Boston College Eagles carries the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
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1. Bring us through the Boston College season, have things gone as expected? Why or why not?

"Up until last week, I would say things were going as expected for Boston College. They had a good start to the season, going 3-0 before a very disappointing loss at Purdue. However, fans were willing to look past that given that Purdue was desperate for a win to save their season. The team rebounded with a few easy wins before falling on the road to a very good NC State team. Unfortunately for BC in that game, they got the short end of the stick with the officials. Following that loss, the team steamrolled Louisville and then easily beat Miami at home and Virginia Tech on the road, setting up College Gameday to come to The Heights for the showdown against #2 Clemson. Boston College more than held their own in that showdown, especially given that starting QB Anthony Brown was lost for the game five minutes in. However, last week, the wheels fell off with Boston College suffering an inexcusable loss to a Florida State team that they were 2-3 scores better than."