Boston College Football erases 14-point deficit to defeat Western Kentucky at home

The Boston College Eagles football team (4-1, 1-0 ACC) ended its non-conference schedule with a 21-20 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2, 1-0 CUSA) on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium .

The Hilltoppers were successful in the passing game throughout the contest. Western Kentucky’s offense totaled 232 air yards, including a three-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Kisean Johnson and a seven-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Easton Messer. The team also scored two field goals, a 22-yarder and a 35-yarder.

Boston College, trailing by as many as 14 points, including a 13-point deficit in the second half, stormed back late in the game to take the win.

The Eagles’ running game struggled more than usual, but came into its own when it mattered most. Boston College’s first two touchdowns were scored on the ground game, a three-yard run by running back Kye Robichaux late in the second quarter and a one-yard run by quarterback Grayson James early in the fourth quarter. The go-ahead and eventual winner of the game came with 3:33 minutes left in the contest with an eight-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Jerand Bradley.

Both teams played with backup quarterbacks under center. Western Kentucky’s Caden Veltkamp, ​​starting his second straight game for TJ Finley, completed 25 of 39 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Boston College’s Grayson James, playing in place of Thomas Castellanos, completed 19 of 32 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

The Eagles’ defense struggled converting third and fourth downs, as they allowed the Hilltoppers to convert 5 of 16 third downs and 4 of 6 fourth downs.

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WHO: Boston College Eagles (3-1, 1-0 ACC) and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-1, 1-0 CUSA)

When: Saturday, September 28th, 12:00 pm ET

Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Mass.

TV: ACC Network

Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM

Last trip, Western Kentucky: The Hilltoppers defeated Toledo 26-21 on Saturday.

Last trip, Boston College: The Eagles defeated Michigan State 23-19 on Saturday night in their 11th annual Red Bandanna Game.

Last meeting: This will be the first meeting between these two programs.