Red Bandanna Game Honors Hero | Boston College Football News

Boston College erupted in spirit at their emotional Red Bandanna Game, honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the heroic legacy of Welles Crowther, a former Eagle who saved lives that day. Dressed in white with maroon flashes, fans waved red bandannas as Crowther’s family received an award from Governor Maura Healey — just days after he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Eagles dominated early, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter, built a 20-7 halftime lead despite a key injury, and held off Rutgers’ late push for a 28-21 victory — their first win of the season. Coach Bill O’Brien called it “unbelievable” and “special,” celebrating not just a game, but a community united by courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of one student’s heroism. 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/b17d9e643cdd7ead