Overview
Boston College football plays at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, representing the lone major college football program in New England. The Eagles carry a proud Jesuit-school identity and have long served as a regional flagship for football in a part of the country dominated by professional sports. Boston College's fight song and "For Boston" tradition reflect a program deeply tied to school spirit. The Eagles have been an ACC member since 2005.
History & Legacy
Boston College has fielded football since 1892 and claims a 1940 national championship, when the undefeated Eagles beat Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl, though the NCAA does not officially recognize the title. The program's most celebrated modern moment came in 1984 when quarterback Doug Flutie won the Heisman Trophy and threw the iconic "Hail Mary" touchdown pass to beat Miami. Boston College moved from Big East membership to the ACC in 2005.
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ConferenceAtlantic Coast
Championships0
School Founded1863
Home VenueAlumni Stadium (MA)
RivalsNotre Dame ('Holy War'), Syracuse
All-Time IconDoug Flutie — 1984 Heisman winner
Retired Numbers22 (Doug Flutie), 68 (Mike Ruth)
ColorsMaroon and gold
MascotBaldwin the Eagle