Total Yards
Boston College285
Western Kentucky355
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Western Kentucky at Boston College
Sep 28, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 5
Away
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Final Score
20 - 21
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Boston College
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Passing Yards
Boston College168
Western Kentucky232
Rushing Yards
Boston College117
Western Kentucky123
Turnovers
Boston College2
Western Kentucky3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature67°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Boston College29:20
Western Kentucky30:40
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Boston College edges Western Kentucky 21-20
Boston College defeated Western Kentucky 21-20 in Week 5 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 285-355 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Boston College set the terms early in a game that finished 21-20. Caden Veltkamp pass complete to Kisean Johnson for 3 yds for a TD (Lucas Carneiro KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Western Kentucky the first major swing.
Boston College's box score carried the story: 285 total yards, 117 rushing yards, and 168 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 355 total yards, including 123 on the ground and 232 through the air.
Boston College converted 7-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Boston College led 7-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Grayson James pass complete to Jerand Bradley for 8 yds for a TD (Liam Connor KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Caden Veltkamp pass complete to Kisean Johnson for 3 yds for a TD (Lucas Carneiro KICK) (Western Kentucky led 7-0 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
Kye Robichaux run for 3 yds for a TD (Liam Connor KICK) (Boston College led 7-14 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Caden Veltkamp pass complete to Easton Messer for 7 yds for a TD (Lucas Carneiro KICK) (Western Kentucky led 14-0 over Boston College).
Field Goal Good
Lucas Carneiro 22 yd FG GOOD (Western Kentucky led 17-7 over Boston College).
Field Goal Good
Lucas Carneiro 35 yd FG GOOD (Western Kentucky led 20-7 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
Grayson James run for 1 yd for a TD (Liam Connor KICK) (Boston College led 14-20 over Western Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-20
Boston College defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
285-355
Boston College held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
117
Boston College averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
168
Boston College averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Boston College's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Western Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Boston College | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 285 | 355 |
| Passing Yards | 168 | 232 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 123 |
| First Downs | 19 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 4-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-23 | 5-52 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-32 | 25-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 29:20 | 30:40 |