There was a moment in the fourth quarter where the Boston College offense broke out of its shell. Trailing by 20 to Virginia Tech, the Eagles opened their playbook of some trick and creative plays with the hope of generating some yardage against a stingy defense. Throwing caution to the wind, the unit began running different looks and different play calls.
Wide receiver Thadd Smith took a 27-yard rush from the BC 25-yard line over midfield. Quarterback Anthony Brown connected with tight end Tommy Sweeney for 23 more before wide receiver Jeff Smith, a former quarterback, threw an option pass to Brown for a touchdown.