BC’s Rough Start Against Cincinnati | Boston College Football News

Boston College’s season opener against Cincinnati was a disaster—losing 34-15 after being outplayed in every facet of the game. Coach O’Brien blamed self-inflicted errors like false starts, bad snaps, and missed tackles. Cincinnati dominated with a powerful run game (254 yards), led by Gi’Bran Payne and QB JC French IV, who rushed for three touchdowns. BC’s passing game sputtered, with Mason McKenzie completing under half his passes for 223 yards and one TD. Critical missed opportunities—including a botched handoff, a disallowed touchdown, and a missed field goal before halftime—worsened their fate. Cincinnati controlled the second half, sealing the win with a muffed punt that forced BC deep into their own territory. Despite a late touchdown, it wasn’t enough. The Eagles now face Rutgers at home on September 11th—the 25th anniversary of 9/11—hoping to turn things around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/275971685dc84a34