Eagles Drop Hard Fought Battle At Virginia Tech Monday Night

Hokies Escape With A 34-33 Victory Over Boston College

The Boston College Eagles fought valiantly but ultimately fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies 34-33 in a hard-fought battle on Monday night.

Eagles Take Early Lead

BC started the game strong, taking an early 7-0 lead on a touchdown pass from quarterback Phil Jurkovec to wide receiver Zay Flowers.

The Hokies responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Eagles regained the lead with a field goal to make it 10-7.

Hokies Take Control

Virginia Tech took control of the game in the second quarter, scoring two touchdowns to take a 21-10 lead.

The Eagles closed the gap with a touchdown before halftime, but the Hokies extended their lead to 28-17 in the third quarter.

Eagles Rally, But Fall Short

Boston College rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring two touchdowns to tie the game at 31.

The Hokies responded with a field goal to take the lead back, and the Eagles had a chance to tie the game again in the final seconds, but Jurkovec's pass fell incomplete.

Takeaways From The Game

There were several key takeaways from the game:

• Jurkovec played well for the Eagles, passing for 306 yards and three touchdowns.
• Flowers was Jurkovec's favorite target, catching seven passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns.
• The Hokies' defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions.
• The Eagles' defense struggled to stop the Hokies' running game, which rushed for 201 yards.

Looking Ahead

The Eagles will look to bounce back next week when they host the Louisville Cardinals.

The Hokies will also be at home next week, taking on the North Carolina Tar Heels.