Boston College edges Maine 22-16 in narrow football victory

Boston College secured a narrow 22-16 nonconference victory over the Maine Black Bears at Alumni Stadium. Despite entering the game as a nearly 40-point favorite, the Eagles struggled with miscues, including failing to convert two fourth-down attempts in the opening quarter and committing two interceptions by quarterback Mason McKenzie.

Boston College established an early 16-0 lead fueled by a 39-yard touchdown run from Evan Dickens and a 31-yard touchdown pass from McKenzie to Jonathan Montague Jr. A safety also contributed to the early advantage. Maine, an FCS program, mounted a significant comeback attempt, outscoring the Eagles 16-6 after the first quarter. Maine quarterback Eddie Buehler threw two touchdown passes, both to Nick Laughlin, to bring the Black Bears within six points late in the fourth quarter.

However, Boston College managed to hold on by converting two first downs to run out the clock. The win moves the Eagles to a 2-1 record, while Maine falls to 1-3.