CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – For the second time this season, the Atlantic Coast Conference has named Boston College true freshman running back AJ Dillon the conference's rookie of the week.
Dillon rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns in BC's 39-16 win over UConn to become bowl eligible for the fourth time in five years Saturday evening at Fenway Park. It marked the second 200-yard game of the season for Dillon.
With 1,239 rushing yards this season, Dillon ranks second in the ACC in rushing and is second among all freshmen running backs nationally with 1,239 yards.