PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Boston College gained bowl eligibility with a 26-19 win over Pittsburgh at Heinz Field on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles improved to 6-6 on the year, while the Panthers dropped to 7-5.
BC was able to turn two forced turnovers into points in the first quarter. Vinny DePalma, making his first career start at middle linebacker, forced a fumble that led to a 29-yard Aaron Boumerhi field goal. Boumerhi also connected on a 32-yard attempt after defensive tackle Tanner Karafa recovered a fumble.
Pitt started the second quarter with the ball at the BC one-yard line, but settled for its first field goal of the game.