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Boston College Hosts Cal Seeking Reset Behind Elite Passing, Better Tackling

BC leans on Dylan Lonergan’s prolific arm to steady a shaky start.

Cal head coach Justin Wilcox, speaking about his team's 34-0 loss last Saturday at San Diego State, said “there are a lot of individuals — starting with myself — that have to reach back and identify anything that we could have done better and/or different to change what happened — because it can’t happen again.”
California Golden Bears running back Jayden Parker (24) is tackled by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Za’Quan Bryan (4) in the second quarter of their game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill on ACC Network.
  • After a 1-2 opening, the Eagles had an extra week to regroup and are 7-1 at home under coach Bill O’Brien.
  • Dylan Lonergan enters ranked second nationally at 330.3 passing yards per game, while BC’s rushing offense sits near the bottom of the FBS at 73.3 yards per game.
  • Coaches emphasize improved tackling and eye discipline against Cal’s motion-heavy looks led by standout freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.
  • Cal arrives 3-1 after a 34-0 loss to San Diego State and opens ACC play, and one staff preview projects a narrow Boston College win.