When Boston College defeated a nationally-ranked Miami team on Friday night, it reached a number of different checkpoints for the 2018 season. It improved the Eagles to 6-2 on the season, clinching bowl eligibility for the fifth time in the Steve Addazio era. It marked the fastest route to a postseason game since the Eagles opened up perfect in 2007, making 2018 the sixth time since 2000 that BC is 6-2 or better.
It also returned the Eagles to the national rankings for the second time this season as both Associated Press and Amway Coaches Poll slotted the team at No.