SERIES HISTORY
This will be the 84th meeting between the Crusaders and the Eagles on the gridiron, with Boston College leading the all-time series 48-32-3. Prior to the most recent matchup in 2018, the schools had not played since the 1986 season, when the Eagles posted a 56-26 victory at Fitton Field. Boston College has won nine straight games in the series since Holy Cross earned a 30-29 victory in Chestnut Hill during the 1978 campaign. From 1944-1986, these historic rivals played in every year but one, when the Crusaders’ 1969 season was canceled due to a hepatitis outbreak. The 83 all-time games played between the schools are the second-most for Holy Cross against any opponent, trailing only Colgate (84 matchups).
SERIES QUICK FACTS:
Overall | Boston College leads, 48-32-3
In Chestnut Hill | Boston College leads, 36-22-1
At Alumni Stadium | Boston College leads, 12-3
Current Win Streak | Boston College, nine
Bob Chesney vs. Boston College | 0-1
Jeff Hafley vs. Holy Cross | 0-0
In Overtime | n/a
LAST TIME THEY MET: In the first matchup between the two teams since 1986, Boston College cruised to a 62-14 victory on Sept. 8, 2018. Linebacker Ryan Brady led the Crusader defense with a career-high 15 total tackles, three tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. On the offensive side of the ball, junior tailback Domenic Cozier carried 12 times for a team-best 43 yards. Boston College opened the game by jumping out to a 21-0 lead on three first quarter scoring runs by AJ Dillon. The Eagles added 13 more points in the second quarter to make the score 34-0 at the break, with a 17-yard touchdown pass from E.J. Perry to Ben Glines and an 81-yard interception return by Hamp Cheevers. Boston College scored two more touchdowns in the third quarter, before Holy Cross put its first points on the board when Gilliam blocked a punt and freshman defensive back Cristos Argys returned it 32 yards for a touchdown. The Crusaders would score again in the fourth quarter when junior defensive back Macklin Kortebein blocked a punt and Gilliam returned it one year for a score, while the Eagles added 14 more points in the final frame.
