Total Yards
Boston College348
Maryland357
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Maryland at Boston College
Dec 26, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
QUICK LANE BOWL
Season 2016PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Maryland
Big Ten
Final Score
30 - 36
MBC
Home
Boston College
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Boston College171
Maryland229
Rushing Yards
Boston College177
Maryland128
Turnovers
Boston College2
Maryland4
Game Conditions
ConditionRain Shower
Temperature55°F
Wind14 mph SW
Humidity
96%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Boston College vs Maryland box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Boston College33:15
Maryland26:45
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Boston College holds off Maryland 36-30
Boston College defeated Maryland 36-30 in Week 1 of the 2016 postseason slate, finishing with a 348-357 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Boston College set the terms early in a game that finished 36-30. Jon Hilliman run for 1 yd for a TD, (Mike Knoll PAT BLOCKED) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Boston College the first major swing.
Boston College's box score carried the story: 348 total yards, 177 rushing yards, and 171 passing yards. Maryland finished with 357 total yards, including 128 on the ground and 229 through the air.
Boston College converted 4-19 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Boston College led 29-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Patrick Towles pass complete to Michael Walker for 49 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jon Hilliman run for 1 yd for a TD, (Mike Knoll PAT BLOCKED) (Boston College led 6-0 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Towles pass complete to Tommy Sweeney for 2 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll KICK) (Boston College led 13-0 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Ty Johnson run for 30 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (Maryland led 13-23 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Towles pass complete to Michael Walker for 49 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll PAT MISSED) (Boston College led 29-13 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Mike Knoll 22 yd FG GOOD (Boston College led 16-0 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Smith pass complete to Patrick Towles for 20 yds for a TD, (Mike Knoll KICK) (Boston College led 23-7 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-30
Boston College defeated Maryland.
Total yards
348-357
Boston College held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
177
Boston College averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
171
Boston College averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-19
Boston College's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Boston College | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 348 | 357 |
| Passing Yards | 171 | 229 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 128 |
| First Downs | 15 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-19 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-46 | 11-86 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-23 | 15-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:15 | 26:45 |