Total Yards
Massachusetts335
Boston College475
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Boston College at Massachusetts
Sep 11, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 2
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
45 - 28
BCM
Home
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Massachusetts214
Boston College221
Rushing Yards
Massachusetts121
Boston College254
Turnovers
Massachusetts3
Boston College2
Game Conditions
Temperature77°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
41%
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
Massachusetts27:36
Boston College32:24
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Boston College beats Massachusetts 45-28
Boston College defeated Massachusetts 45-28 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 475-335 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Boston College set the terms early in a game that finished 45-28. Alec Sinkfield run for 6 yds for a TD, (Danny Longman KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Boston College the first major swing.
Boston College's box score carried the story: 475 total yards, 254 rushing yards, and 221 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 335 total yards, including 121 on the ground and 214 through the air.
Boston College converted 10-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Boston College led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dennis Grosel pass complete to Trae Barry for 44 yds for a TD, (Danny Longman KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Alec Sinkfield run for 6 yds for a TD, (Danny Longman KICK) (Boston College led 7-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Dennis Grosel run for 2 yds for a TD, (Danny Longman KICK) (Boston College led 14-0 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Brady Olson pass complete to Eric Collins for 15 yds for a TD, (Cameron Carson KICK) (Massachusetts led 21-35 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Dennis Grosel pass complete to Trae Barry for 44 yds for a TD, (Danny Longman KICK) (Boston College led 28-7 over Massachusetts).
Punt
Grant Carlson punt for 37 yds , Eric Collins returns for 4 yds for a TD Eric Collins fumbled, forced by Vinny DePalma, recovered by BC Jaiden Woodbey , return for 41 yds, (Danny Longman KIC... (Boston College led 35-14 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Brady Olson pass complete to Rico Arnold for 56 yds for a TD, (Cameron Carson KICK) (Massachusetts led 7-14 over Boston College).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-28
Boston College defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
475-335
Boston College held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
254
Boston College averaged 6.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
221
Boston College averaged 12.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-13
Boston College's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-8
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Massachusetts | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 335 | 475 |
| Passing Yards | 214 | 221 |
| Rushing Yards | 121 | 254 |
| First Downs | 20 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-8 | 10-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 11-99 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-29 | 14-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 27:36 | 32:24 |