To many of the 41,403 fans who stayed until the end of Boston College's 21-20 win over Western Kentucky, Saturday afternoon was a growth exercise against an upset-minded opponent. Backup quarterback Grayson James was an understudy who transferred from Florida International, and his last start against the Hilltoppers ended in supreme defeat in a Conference USA matchup.
To the players on the sideline, the final throw illustrated the dedication of a quarterback room teeming with talent. To the wide receivers, James' final pass to Jerand Bradley showed the skill level and dedication of a team that came together after a slow start.