2021 Boston College Eagles football team

2021 Boston College Eagles football
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Record6–6 (2–6 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorFrank Cignetti Jr. (2nd season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorTem Lukabu (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumAlumni Stadium
Seasons
← 2020
2022 →
2021 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Atlantic Division
No. 15 Wake Forest xy   7 – 1     11 – 3  
No. 20 NC State   6 – 2     9 – 3  
No. 14 Clemson   6 – 2     10 – 3  
Louisville   4 – 4     6 – 7  
Florida State   4 – 4     5 – 7  
Syracuse   2 – 6     5 – 7  
Boston College   2 – 6     6 – 6  
Coastal Division
No. 13 Pittsburgh xy$   7 – 1     11 – 3  
Miami (FL)   5 – 3     7 – 5  
Virginia   4 – 4     6 – 6  
Virginia Tech   4 – 4     6 – 7  
North Carolina   3 – 5     6 – 7  
Georgia Tech   2 – 6     3 – 9  
Duke   0 – 8     3 – 9  
Championship: Pittsburgh 45, Wake Forest 21
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2021 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Eagles played their home games at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The team was led by second-year head coach Jeff Hafley. It was the first season with fans at Alumni Stadium since 2019.[1]

After finishing their regular season with a 6–6 record, the Eagles accepted a bid to play in the Military Bowl, where they were due to face the East Carolina Pirates. On December 26, the Eagles withdrew from the game, due to COVID-19 issues; the bowl was subsequently canceled.[2]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 412:00 p.m.Colgate*
ACCNW 51–028,991
September 113:30 p.m.at UMass*
FloSports/NESN+W 45–2812,118
September 1812:00 p.m.at Temple*
ESPNUW 28–325,290
September 2512:00 p.m.Missouri*
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
ESPN2W 41–34 OT44,500
October 27:30 p.m.at No. 25 Clemson
ACCNL 13–1979,159
October 167:30 p.m.No. 22 NC State
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
ACCNL 7–3340,349
October 234:00 p.m.at Louisville
ACCNL 14–2838,202
October 303:30 p.m.at Syracuse
ACCRSNL 6–2132,022
November 57:30 p.m.Virginia Tech
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA (rivalry)
ESPN2W 17–335,637
November 133:30 p.m.at Georgia Tech
ACCRSNW 41–3031,511
November 2012:00 p.m.Florida State
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
ACCNL 23–2633,363
November 2712:00 p.m.No. 18 Wake Forest
  • Alumni Stadium
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
ESPN2L 10–4125,854
December 272:30 p.m.vs. East Carolina*
ESPNCancelled
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[3]

Rankings

Further information: 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre12345678910111213141516Final
APRVRVRVRVRVRVRV——————
CoachesRVRVRVRVRVRVRVRV—————
CFPNot released——Not released

Players drafted into the NFL

See also: 2022 NFL draft
Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
1 17 Zion Johnson OG Los Angeles Chargers

References

  1. ^ "Boston College Announces 2021 Football Season Ticket Plans". bceagles.com. Boston College Athletics. February 4, 2021.
  2. ^ Adelson, Andrea (December 26, 2021). "Military, Fenway Bowls Canceled Because of COVID-19 Issues". ESPN. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  3. ^ "2021 Boston College Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 30, 2021.


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