For whatever reason, Miami had owned BC to the tune of 15 straight wins. On Senior Day at the Heights, the Eagles (10-2) finally took care of business and beat a garbage Miami (5-7) team, 28-14.The 10 wins are the most for BC since 1940. They move on to their biggest game of the season (and probably since Doug Flutie was taking snaps) when they face Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game, next Saturday in Jacksonville. Win there and they'll be in the Orange Bowl (a BCS bid), lose and it's most likely the Chick Fil-A Bowl.
As always, BC was led by quarterback Matt Ryan, who was 26-of-43 for 369 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. BC looked about to cruise to an easy win as they scored 14 points in the second quarter to take a 14-0 lead into halftime. Ryan threw an 8-yard TD pass to L.V. Whitworth and a 5-yard TD pass to Kevin Challenger. However, the stubborn Hurricanes hung around as an interception and fumble recovery led to two scores which tied the game in the fourth quarter.
Ryan and his offense went back to work as he hooked up with Clarence Megwa for a 20-yard TD toss and running back Andre Callender sealed it with a 45-yard dash up the middle. The Eagles had big performances from Callender (95 yards rushing) and wide receiver Rich Gunnell (135 yards receiving).
BC's signature win of the season was the shocking 14-10 comeback at Virginia Tech. The Hokies have been playing very well since then, using the unconventional two quarterback system. It's a fact in any sport that it's harder to beat any team a second time in the same season so we'll see if this Eagles team is up to the task and can really make this a memorable season by getting to a quality bowl.
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