AJ Dillon gets 3 TDs; BC beats Holy Cross in rivalry renewal
AJ Dillon ran for 149 yards and three touchdowns in less than a quarter, and Boston College beat old, in-state rival Holy Cross 62-14 Saturday in the schools' first meeting in 32 years.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Holy Cross Crusaders
14
Boston College Eagles
62
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| BC | 21 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 62 |
Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) · 40,311 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Georgetown Hoyas | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Richmond Spiders | W 33-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Bucknell Bison | W 34-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Harvard Crimson | L 7-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ William & Mary Tribe | W 41-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:57 14-62
Noah Jordan-Williams 65 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (John Tessitore Kick)
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Touchdown 11:00 14-55
Spencer Gilliam 1 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Derek Ng Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 7-55
Hunter Long 35 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (John Tessitore Kick)
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Touchdown 1:38 7-48
Cristos Argys 32 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Derek Ng Kick)
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Touchdown 4:20 0-48
CJ Lewis 33 Yd pass from EJ Perry (John Tessitore Kick)
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Touchdown 9:46 0-41
Davon Jones 1 Yd Run (John Tessitore Kick)
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Touchdown 0:25 0-34
Hamp Cheevers 81 Yd Interception Return (John Tessitore PAT failed)
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Touchdown 13:05 0-28
Ben Glines 17 Yd pass from EJ Perry (John Tessitore Kick)
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Touchdown 6:55 0-21
AJ Dillon 7 Yd Run (John Tessitore Kick)
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Touchdown 10:00 0-14
AJ Dillon 74 Yd Run (John Tessitore Kick)
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Touchdown 13:46 0-7
AJ Dillon 7 Yd Run (Colton Lichtenberg Kick)
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HC
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:59 · End of Game
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BC 2:59
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:23 · Punt
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HC 6:22
10 plays, 51 yards, 3:35 · Missed FG
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BC 9:57
3 plays, 69 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:57 14-62
Noah Jordan-Williams 65 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (John Tessitore Kick)
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BC 11:00
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:00 14-55
Spencer Gilliam 1 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Derek Ng Kick)
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HC 12:42
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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BC 14:55
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 7-55
Hunter Long 35 Yd pass from Matt McDonald (John Tessitore Kick)
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HC 1:38
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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BC 1:38
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:59 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:38 7-48
Cristos Argys 32 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Derek Ng Kick)
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HC 2:37
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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BC 4:20
3 plays, 48 yards, 1:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:20 0-48
CJ Lewis 33 Yd pass from EJ Perry (John Tessitore Kick)
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HC 5:21
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:20 · Downs
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BC 7:41
1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · Fumble
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HC 7:51
5 plays, 28 yards, 1:55 · Interception
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BC 9:46
10 plays, 67 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:46 0-41
Davon Jones 1 Yd Run (John Tessitore Kick)
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HC 13:09
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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HC
1 play, -1 yard, 0:25 · End of Half
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HC 0:25
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:48 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 0-34
Hamp Cheevers 81 Yd Interception Return (John Tessitore PAT failed)
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BC 2:13
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:08 · Punt
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HC 3:21
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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BC 4:48
10 plays, 44 yards, 3:55 · Punt
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HC 8:43
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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BC 10:08
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:07 · Downs
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HC 11:15
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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BC 13:05
10 plays, 58 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:05 0-28
Ben Glines 17 Yd pass from EJ Perry (John Tessitore Kick)
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HC 1:22
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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BC 3:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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HC 5:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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BC 6:55
4 plays, 62 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:55 0-21
AJ Dillon 7 Yd Run (John Tessitore Kick)
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HC 8:12
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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BC 10:00
1 play, 74 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 44 events.
Team Stats
HC
BC
10
1st Downs
22
3-16
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
194
Total Yards
610
66
Passing
245
12/22
Comp/Att
16/20
3.0
Yards per pass
12.3
128
Rushing
365
43
Rushing Attempts
52
3.0
Yards per rush
7.0
8-51
Penalties
5-40
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
32:56
Possession
27:04
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