Total Yards
UConn412
Boston College385
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Boston College at UConn
Nov 19, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2017RegularWeek 12
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
39 - 16
BCU
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UConn
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Passing Yards
UConn241
Boston College55
Rushing Yards
UConn171
Boston College330
Turnovers
UConn3
Boston College1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature46°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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UConn31:09
Boston College28:51
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Boston College pulls away from UConn 39-16
Boston College defeated UConn 39-16 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 385-412 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Boston College set the terms early in a game that finished 39-16. Michael Tarbutt 50 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving UConn the first major swing.
Boston College's box score carried the story: 385 total yards, 330 rushing yards, and 55 passing yards. UConn finished with 412 total yards, including 171 on the ground and 241 through the air.
Boston College converted 5-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Boston College led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was AJ Dillon run for 53 yds for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Michael Tarbutt 50 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 3-0 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Dillon run for 53 yds for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg KICK) (Boston College led 14-3 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Darius Wade pass complete to Chris Garrison for 2 yds for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg KICK) CONNECTICUT Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined (Boston College led 7-3 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Dillon run for 20 yds for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg PAT MISSED) (Boston College led 33-3 over UConn).
Interception Return Touchdown
David Pindell pass intercepted for a TD Taj-Amir Torres return for 65 yds for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg PAT MISSED) (UConn led 3-27 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
Jon Hilliman run for 38 yds for a TD, (Colton Lichtenberg KICK) (Boston College led 21-3 over UConn).
Stat Callouts
Final score
39-16
Boston College defeated UConn.
Total yards
385-412
Boston College held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
330
Boston College averaged 6.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
55
Boston College averaged 3.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Boston College's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-20
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UConn | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 412 | 385 |
| Passing Yards | 241 | 55 |
| Rushing Yards | 171 | 330 |
| First Downs | 15 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-20 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-47 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-33 | 7-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 31:09 | 28:51 |