Kobay White

BC should play Virginia more often.

The Eagles have met UVa only 4 times since joining the ACC Conference and 6 times overall. BC has been the victor each time, including yesterday’s 41-10 romp over the previously 5-1 Cavaliers in Charlottesville.

Two 76-yard touchdowns — a run by junior wide receiver Thadd Smith and a pass reception (but mostly run) by redshirt freshman wide receiver Kobay White — followed a 30-yard field goal from Colton Lichtenberg to propel BC to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter. The Eagles gained 256 yards in that quarter alone, holding Virginia to 52 yards offense.

BC and Virginia traded touchdowns in the second quarter, and the Eagles led, 24-7, at halftime, accumulating 331 yards offense. BC added 10 more points in the third quarter and, following a Virginia field goal in the fourth quarter, topped off the scoring with a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown by redshirt freshman linebacker John Lamot.

For the game, BC more than doubled UVa in offense, 512 yards to 247. It was the fewest yards allowed by BC to any team this season. Quarterback Anthony Brown was 19-24 for 275 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. Running back A.J. Dillon, star of the Louisville game, led the Eagles in rushing with 89 yards on 24 carries. Tight end Tommy Sweeney had 2 wide-open receptions in the end zone.

BC evened its record to 4-4, improving to 2-3 in the ACC. Here, again, are highlights of Saturday’s win.

Next up is Florida State. Once considered a national contender, the Seminoles are tied with BC at 2-3 in the ACC. Game is on Friday, 5 pm kickoff.