The Boston College football program faced real questions this week about its future prospects for the 2021 season. The Eagles were 2-0, but mounting injuries cost them their starting quarterback in addition to earlier losses along the defensive line. Wide receiver Zay Flowers was additionally hurt last week, and even though he returned to finish the game against UMass, the sight of a star player writhing on the ground was more commonplace than anyone desired.
It cast real doubt over the expected greatness of the team, but BC answered that bell on Saturday in the first game since it lost both Phil Jurkovec and kicker Aaron Boumerhi for an extended period with a dominant 28-3 win over the Temple Owls.