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Home Opener a Breeze for Boston College

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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College blanked Duquesne, 56-0, in the 2024 home opener at Alumni Stadium on Saturday. With the win, BC opens the season at 2-0 for the first time since the 2021 season.

The Eagles compiled 563 total yards of offense, including 306 yards on the ground. Those team totals were the most since last season's win at Georgia Tech on Oct. 21, 2023 (563 total; 308 rush). It was the first shutout victory since Sept. 4, 2021 (Colgate - 51-0) and the most points scored in a game since tacking 58 on Syracuse on Nov.