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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is tackled by Boston College defensive back Jason Maitre (3) as he carries the ball during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ridder, No. 23 Cincinnati romp over Boston College, 38-6

By John Zenor Jan. 02, 2020 07:40 PM EST

FILE - This 2010 photo shows Rich Gunnell after he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football team. Gunnell, who became wide receivers coach at his Alma Mater Boston College, was named the school's interim football coach after head coach Steve Addazio was fired on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.(AP Photo, File)
Cincinnati and Boston College set for Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Boston College faces No. 23 Cincinnati minus Dillon, Addazio

By John Zenor Jan. 01, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 15 Irish expect physical test from run-happy Eagles

By John Fineran Nov. 22, 2019 11:47 AM EST

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Florida State wins one for interim coach, beats BC 38-31

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 09, 2019 03:39 PM EST

Boston College's Dennis Grosel, right, breaks away from Syracuse's Alton Robinson, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Interim coach, Florida St. aim to turn things around at BC

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 08, 2019 03:19 PM EST

Boston College's AJ Dillon, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse fires defensive coordinator Brian Ward

Nov. 03, 2019 10:16 PM EST

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers reacts on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Boston College won 58-27. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Boston College beats Syracuse 58-27

By John Kekis Nov. 02, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 4 Clemson faces BC looking for its 23rd win in a row

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 25, 2019 07:48 PM EDT

Boston College running back David Bailey (26) evades North Carolina State safety De'Von Graves (14) on a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dillon's 3 TD runs and Bailey's pair carry BC past NC State

By Ken Powtak Oct. 19, 2019 03:33 PM EDT

Wake Forest running back Cade Carney, center, carries the ball against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Newman and Wake's 3rd down plays beat BC 27-24

By Ken Powtak Sep. 28, 2019 07:11 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman looks to pass against Elon in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Wake Forest won 49-7. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
BC's running back tandem the next test for 4-0 Wake Forest

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 27, 2019 01:52 PM EDT

Dillon runs for 150 yards, 2 scores as BC runs over Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Sep. 21, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coach Steve Addazio needed a response from Boston College after being embarrassed last week and his offense line, and running back AJ Dillon...

Kansas wide receiver Carter Stanleyduring an NCAA football game against Coastal Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
BC's Addazio, Jayhawks' Miles fondly recall SEC showdowns

By Dave Skretta Sep. 12, 2019 05:27 PM EDT

Boston College tight end Jake Burt (84) dives into the end zone for a touchdown over Richmond defensive back Daniel Jones (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Brown, Dillon carry BC to easy 45-13 win over Richmond

By Ken Powtak Sep. 07, 2019 06:32 PM EDT

Boston College running back AJ Dillon (2) breaks tackle on Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
BC QB Anthony Brown emerging as a leader for Eagles

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 06, 2019 01:26 PM EDT

Virginia Tech wide receiver Hezekiah Grimsley makes a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Brown's 2 TD passes and 1 run leads BC past Va. Tech 35-28

By Ken Powtak Aug. 31, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2014, file photo, then-Detroit Lions linebackers coach Bill Sheridan directs the team through drills during an NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. Sheridan arrived at Boston College in the spring of 2018 as the linebackers coach after spending the previous 13 years in the NFL. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Boston College, Addazio try to graduate from the 7-win club

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 13, 2019 01:57 PM EDT

Boston College place kicker Colton Lichtenberg (99) center and his teammates celebrate winning the Virginia Tech - Boston College football game 31-21 in Blacksburg Va. Saturday November 3 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 2 Clemson on a roll heading to No. 17 Boston College

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 09, 2018 09:58 AM EST

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio talks on his headset during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston College runs past Louisville 38-20

By Ken Powtak Oct. 13, 2018 04:05 PM EDT