On Saturday, Boston College clinched a 21-20 comeback victory over Western Kentucky with backup quarterback Grayson James leading the charge. James connected with Jerand Bradley for an 8-yard touchdown pass late in the game, securing the win for BC. The team was without their starting quarterback, Thomas Castellanos, who was sidelined due to an undisclosed injury.
James, a junior transfer from Florida International, had a solid performance, completing 19-of-32 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown, along with a rushing score. The Eagles, who improved to a 4-1 record, found themselves trailing 20-7 in the fourth quarter before mounting a comeback.
Western Kentucky, a 12 ½ point underdog, had initially taken a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter behind Caden Veltkamp’s two touchdown passes. However, a crucial forced fumble by Donovan Ezeiruaka and recovery by George Rooks gave BC a prime scoring opportunity that James capitalized on.
Veltkamp, making his second career start for Western Kentucky, threw for 232 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the game. Boston College’s defense struggled at times but managed to make key plays in the final quarter to secure the win.
The victory for Boston College provided a slight dent in the team’s momentum under first-year coach Bill O’Brien. The team may face a drop in the rankings, as they were on the cusp of breaking into the Top 25 in the previous week’s poll.
Looking ahead, Western Kentucky will have a bye week before hosting UTEP in Conference USA play on October 10th. Boston College, on the other hand, will resume ACC action with a game against Virginia next Saturday.
Overall, Boston College’s resilience in the face of adversity against Western Kentucky showcased their ability to overcome challenges and secure a crucial victory in the season.
