Boston College Eagles Soar Past Syracuse Orange, 34-12
Recap of Boston College vs Syracuse (34-12). Game highlights, key performances, and analysis.
Boston College Eagles Soar Past Syracuse Orange, 34-12
**Game Result Overview**
Boston College Eagles dominated the Syracuse Orange in their late November matchup, securing a convincing 34-12 victory. The Eagles' offense proved too potent for Syracuse, while the Boston College defense effectively stifled the Orange's scoring opportunities. The game, played on November 29, 2025, saw Boston College control the tempo and ultimately emerge victorious.
**Key Individual Performances**
The Boston College offense was led by quarterback Grayson James, who had a strong performance, completing 16 of 24 passes for 288 yards. His primary target was Lewis Bond, who racked up an impressive 171 receiving yards on 8 receptions. Turbo Richard was a force in the running game for Boston College, carrying the ball for 102 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Mcdonald also contributed with two rushing touchdowns.
For Syracuse, quarterback Joseph Filardi struggled to find a rhythm, throwing for only 65 yards on 10 of 18 passing. Will Nixon led the Orange in rushing with 73 yards. On the receiving end, Johntay Cook II was the most productive receiver for Syracuse, with 28 yards on 3 receptions.
Defensively, KP Price led Boston College with 10 tackles, while Omar Thornton recorded a sack. E'Lla Boykin had a solid game for the Eagles, contributing 6 tackles. Gary Bryant III led Syracuse with 6 tackles.
**Turning Points**
Several key plays swung momentum in Boston College's favor. In the second quarter, Boston College’s kicker, #47 T.Woody, successfully kicked a 49-yard field goal to add points to the scoreboard. The third quarter saw a crucial play as Grayson James connected with Lewis Bond on a 54-yard pass, setting up a scoring opportunity. Also in the third quarter, the Eagles had a field goal attempt from 40 yards that was no good. In the fourth quarter, Turbo Richard broke free for a 46-yard touchdown run, extending Boston College’s lead. Later in the fourth quarter, James connected with Kaelan Chudzinski for a 41-yard gain, keeping the Boston College offense moving.
Syracuse had some negative plays that hurt their chances of a comeback. In the third quarter, Darien Williams had a five-yard loss on a rushing attempt. Also in the third quarter, Will Nixon fumbled the ball after a five-yard loss. The fumble was recovered by Syracuse, but it stalled the drive. In the fourth quarter, Syracuse had two turnovers on downs, one after a four-yard loss by M. Dodd and the other after a four-yard loss by J. Filardi.
**Looking Ahead**
Boston College's dominant performance against Syracuse is a testament to their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity. The Eagles will look to build on this victory as they continue their season. Syracuse, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address areas for improvement, particularly on offense, as they prepare for their next challenge.