Total Yards
Massachusetts122
Boston College344
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Boston College at Massachusetts
Sep 10, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 2
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
26 - 7
BCM
Home
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Massachusetts145
Boston College191
Rushing Yards
Massachusetts-23
Boston College153
Turnovers
Massachusetts3
Boston College1
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Massachusetts vs Boston College box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Massachusetts25:59
Boston College34:01
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Boston College beats Massachusetts 26-7
Boston College defeated Massachusetts 26-7 in Week 2 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 344-122 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Boston College set the terms early in a game that finished 26-7. Ross Comis pass complete to Adam Breneman for 58 yds for a TD, (Mike Caggiano KICK) came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Massachusetts the first major swing.
Boston College's box score carried the story: 344 total yards, 153 rushing yards, and 191 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 122 total yards, including -23 on the ground and 145 through the air.
Boston College converted 3-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Boston College led 13-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Patrick Towles pass complete to Jeff Smith for 46 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ross Comis pass complete to Adam Breneman for 58 yds for a TD, (Mike Caggiano KICK) (Massachusetts led 7-0 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Towles pass complete to Jeff Smith for 36 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll KICK) (Boston College led 13-7 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Towles pass complete to Jeff Smith for 46 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll PAT MISSED) (Boston College led 6-7 over Massachusetts).
Field Goal Good
Mike Knoll 40 yd FG GOOD (Boston College led 16-7 over Massachusetts).
Field Goal Good
Mike Knoll 37 yd FG GOOD (Boston College led 19-7 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Jon Hilliman run for 15 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll KICK) (Boston College led 26-7 over Massachusetts).
Stat Callouts
Final score
26-7
Boston College defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
344-122
Boston College held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
153
Boston College averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
191
Boston College averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-15
Boston College's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-16
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Massachusetts | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 122 | 344 |
| Passing Yards | 145 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | -23 | 153 |
| First Downs | 8 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-16 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-37 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-28 | 12-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 25:59 | 34:01 |