Boston College vs. Duke 2015

From the Herald article, quoting writer Rich Thompson:

"Six points were squandered on two horrific plays in the kicking game. BC was on the Duke 25 with freshman kicker Colton Lichtenberg looking at a 42-yard field-goal attempt with the wind at his back. But the relay between long snapper Leonard Skubal and holder Bobby Swigert blew up resulting in a 6-yard loss and change of possession."

Flutie connects with Thadd Smith for a 66-yard TD pass. Duke 9, BC 7 with 28 seconds remaining in the 3rd.

— #BCvsDUKE (@BCFootballNews) October 3, 2015

CUE EVERY FLUTIE MAGIC REFERENCE YOU CAN THINK OF. What a throw and what a catch - BC makes it 9-7 and it's all of a sudden a whole new game.

Big goal line stand for Eagle D; Duke goes for it on 4th & goal & Eagle D holds. BC takes over on its 1.

— #BCvsDUKE (@BCFootballNews) October 3, 2015

Sherm Alston muffed a punt return to give Duke 1st-and-10 at the BC 15, but the defense once again comes up with a huge stand. A goal line stand is culminated by Kevin Kavalec's touchdown on 4th Down at the 1, and the offense takes back over.

Martin connects on a 53-yard field goal to put Duke up 9-0 at the 3:40 mark in 1st half. #BCEagles

— #BCvsDUKE (@BCFootballNews) October 3, 2015

Juxtaposed against the BC muffed snap and mess at the other end of the field, Ross Martin kicks a 53-yarder to put Duke up 9-0.

QB hurry by Daniels on 3rd down key to holding Duke to attempt FG. Martin's 38-yarder is good. Duke 6, #BCEagles 0 at 10:18 in 1st.

— #BCvsDUKE (@BCFootballNews) October 3, 2015

Thomas Sirk led a drive deep to the BC 21 before the drive stalled. Facing 3rd-and-12, Steven Daniels hurried a throw out of the pocket. Ross Martin kicked it through to give the Devils a 6-0 lead.

Duke's Ross Martin boots a 36-yard field goal to put Devils up 3-0 at the 3:12 mark in 1st qtr. #BCEagles

— #BCvsDUKE (@BCFootballNews) October 3, 2015

It's the end of the first quarter, and BC trails Duke, 7-0. Some early observations: -BC is going to be run heavy. I'm sure you're all surprised. -I like the use of Marcus Outlow off the bat. It's well-noted how much of a fan of his we are up here at BCI, so seeing him involved is a good thing. -The offensive line is inconsistent at best right now. #72 nearly got Troy Flutie's first passing attempt blown up, resulting in him scrambling - which he lacks the speed to really do with regularity. -Jeff Smith is executing the read option better, but his pass attempt didn't look good. Smith is now 2-6 on the season passing. -The defense looks very good, but they were gashed on a run up the middle. Have to think they won't let too many of those up. -Very good pursuit by the DBs and good tackling by the LBs.

Duke's Ross Martin boots a 36-yard field goal to put Devils up 3-0 at the 3:12 mark in 1st qtr. #BCEagles

— #BCvsDUKE (@BCFootballNews) October 3, 2015

Ross Martin kicks a 36-yard field goal and puts the Blue Devils up 3-0.

Line has shifted, Duke is now only favorites by 4.5 over BC. #BCvsDuke

— BC Interruption (@bcinterruption) October 3, 2015

Line has shifted almost three points since the start of the week, indicating a large number of bets have been placed on BC.

Good morning read if you're interested about BC Defensive Lineman Harold Landy

Making my college debut tomorrow vs Duke.. Overly focused. #StrongIslandReppin

— Jordan Gowins (@Destined_23) October 2, 2015

According to his Twitter account, Jordan Gowins looks like he is ready to play on Saturday. Jon Hilliman is out with a foot injury, and Myles Willis is questionable, so this would give the Eagles three healthy running backs. Gowins would join Marcus Outlow and Tyler Rouse in the backfield.

Addazio talks with Levan Reid of WBZ about how injuries are part of the game and how BC will overcome them.

Remember the edge of the coin speech from last year? Well consider this Edge of the Coin, 2.0. This should remind you exactly what Steve Addazio does for this program. Singing the fight song is a symbol of coming together as a team to celebrate together as a family. "We gotta cut it loose! GO MAKE PLAYS!" is just amazing.

For a look from the opposing perspective we check out DukeReport.com, which takes a look at what to watch for in tomorrow's game. Their #1 suggestion? Take the under.