Let's take a look at Boston College.
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Boston College
There’s a buzz about Boston College football this season. That’s something we haven’t seen around Chestnut Hill in many years. Steve Addazio has slowly, but surely built BC into a program that’s not be taken for granted or overlooked. Facilities are getting upgraded as well. There’s as much talent this year on Boston College’s team as Addazio’s ever had. That includes having the conference’s best RB AJ Dillon. Just how far can this Eagle go this season?
Will Go 9-3 (5-3) if:
Boston College can get off to a fast 4-1 or 5-0 start on the season. For all the pre-season hype about the Eagles the schedule is brutal. There are road games at Wake Forest, at Purdue, at NC State, at Virginia Tech, and at Florida State, and they have to host Miami and Clemson. It’s imperative if BC is too have a big season these 3 of their first 5 games have to be wins – Umass, Holy Cross, and Temple – then they need a split or better against Wake Forest and Purdue.
BC has all the pieces for a big year. There’s good talent on both sides of the ball. Does it match a Clemson – No, but there are some capable players. BC had the 2nd most number of pre-season All-ACC players. If the QB situation gets sorted out and Anthony Brown returns 100% from injury, then with an experienced offensive line and Dillon, then the offense could be Addazio’s best.
Will Go 4-8 (1-7) if:
The schedule does BC in. Look at that schedule and how many sure wins are there 2 maybe 3? They play the ACC’s 4 best teams, and a dangerous Purdue team. BC’s talent is better, but it may not be good enough to navigate a schedule like this.
If the rushing defense ranks in the 90s again, it is hard to see the Eagles having a successful season. BC will never be a big passing team, but more consistency through the air will be needed or teams will key on Dillon. In the end, it will all depend if BC can handle such a difficult schedule that’s among the toughest in the ACC.
