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Georgia Tech and Boston College ACC football matchup

Overview

Ahead of their scheduled October 24 contest, Georgia Tech entered the matchup with a 2-4 record, while Boston College held a 3-3 record. Statistical previews noted Georgia Tech’s offensive averages and defensive yardage concessions compared to Boston College’s performance.

In the actual game, Boston College secured a 49-27 road victory at Bobby Dodd Stadium, marking their second consecutive ACC win and first road victory of the season. Although Georgia Tech initially held a 10-0 lead, Boston College took control through a dominant rushing attack that yielded 399 yards. Bo MacCormack III led the ground game with 155 yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Mason McKenzie contributed 166 rushing yards and two touchdowns, alongside 101 passing yards and one touchdown.

Georgia Tech’s defense struggled to contain the run, allowing 343 rushing yards, while the Yellow Jackets' offense was limited to 108 rushing yards and hampered by multiple dropped passes. This win was noted as only the third ACC road victory during head coach Bill O’Brien’s tenure. Georgia Tech fell to 2-5 following the loss, while Boston College improved to 4-3.

Entities

Georgia Tech · Mason McKenzie · Boston College · Bo MacCormack III · Alberto Mendoza

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Boston College defeats Georgia Tech 49-27

    Boston College defeated Georgia Tech 49-27, fueled by a dominant 399-yard rushing performance led by Bo MacCormack III and Mason McKenzie.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Georgia Tech to face Boston College in ACC football matchup

    Georgia Tech (2-4) prepares to host Boston College (3-3) in an ACC football matchup on October 24.

Sources

bceagles.com · bcheights.com · bcinterruption.com · mymotherlode.com · newsday.com · si.com · winnipegfreepress.com

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