THE FACTS
Matchup: Boston College (1-0, 0-0 ACC) vs. Howard (0-1, 0-0 MEAC)
Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m.
TUNE IN
Watch: ESPN3
Listen: ESPN WEEI 850 AM | BC IMG Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: GameTracker
GOING TO THE GAME
Tickets: Buy Now
Parking: On- and Off-Campus
HOW TO FOLLOW
BC: @BCFootballNews | #BCEagles
Howard: @HUBisonSports | #BisonPride
Game-Specific Hashtag: #HOWvsBC
SERIES HISTORY
- This is the first meeting between the Eagles and Bison
- Boston College is 23-1 all-time against FCS opponents while Howard is 0-11 against FBS foes
- The Eagles have outscored their last five FCS opponents by a combined score of 164-30
SCOUTING THE BISON
- Howard finished 5-7 last season and are coming off a 49-0 loss to Appalachian State last weekend
- Offensively, the Bison return running backs William Parker (Third-Team All-MEAC) and running back Aquanius Freeman, who rushed for 421 yards while recording 272 yards receiving
- On the defensive side, Howard will look to Third-Team All-MEAC linebacker Devin Rollins (122 tackles in 2014) to lead the way
- The Bison will look to record their first win against an FBS opponent in program-history
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE EAGLES
- Senior defensive lineman Mehdi Abdesmad was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against Maine
- The Eagles defense ranks third in rushing yards allowed (7.