BC’s excellent defense scored one touchdown, a blocked punt return, and gave the offense the ball at the Louisville six-yard-line, which permitted another touchdown. But the BC’s offense could do little else, and Louisville won 17-14.

Elijah Robinson returns blocked punt for BC touchdown

The Eagles had four first downs, gained 83 yards total offense, and were 1 of 13 on third-down plays. Louisville gained 370 yards, had 21 more offensive plays, and had possession of the ball for nearly 12 minutes more than BC. The Eagles forced two Cardinal fumbles and intercepted two passes, which may have held Louisville’s scoring down.

Starting quarterback Jeff Smith was injured on BC’s offensive touchdown and was replaced by Troy Flutie for the remainder of the game. Smith’s ability to play Saturday against Virginia Tech is not certain.

Next up, on Halloween, Virginia Tech. The Hokies are 3-5, having lost to Duke, 45-43, in four overtimes yesterday.