The Boston College Eagles face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday, scheduled for a noon ET kickoff at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
This exciting clash will be broadcast nationally on ABC. In their previous games, the Cornhuskers suffered a close 13-10 defeat to the Iowa Hawkeyes, while the Eagles secured a 34-23 win against the Pittsburgh Panthers.
This game also marks the conclusion of the inaugural season under Boston College coach Bill O’Brien.
How to watch Boston College vs. Nebraska?
Fans can catch all the action from the Pinstripe Bowl live on ABC. In Boston and the broader New England area, the game will also air on MeTV.
Here are some details you need to know:
Date: Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024
Time: Noon ET
TV Channel: ABC
Live Stream: Fubo
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Nebraska’s strength lies in its defense, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 315.4 yards per game. On offense, they average 358.5 total yards per game but struggle in rushing, ranking 94th in the FBS.
Boston College, on the other hand, showcases a balanced approach. Defensively, they rank 21st in run defense, allowing only 113.6 rushing yards per game.
Offensively, the Eagles lean on their ground game, averaging 176.3 rushing yards per contest. Their passing attack, however, ranks 105th in the FBS.
How to listen to Boston College vs. Nebraska on radio?
For those tuning in via radio, coverage of the game will be available through the Boston College Sports Network. The broadcast begins 30 minutes before kickoff on WEEI 93.7 FM, featuring play-by-play commentary by Jon Meterparel and analysis from former BC linebacker Pete Cronan.
Additionally, the game will be broadcast on ESPN Radio. Cornhuskers fans can follow the game closely on the flagship stations for Nebraska football coverage on the Huskers Radio Network B107.3 FM in Lincoln and ESPN 590 AM KXSP/CD 105.9 FM KKCD in Omaha.
Key players in the Boston College vs. Nebraska game
For the Nebraska Cornhuskers, star running back Dante Dowdell has accumulated 614 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns this season, averaging 51.2 yards per game with 4.3 yards per carry.
Nebraska’s quarterback Dylan Raiola has thrown for 2,582 yards with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Raiola’s completion rate stands at 66.3%, averaging 215.2 passing yards per game.
Emmett Johnson has contributed 523 rushing yards and one touchdown. As a receiver, he has 34 catches for 249 yards and a touchdown.
On the other hand, Kye Robichaux has been the leading player in the Eagles’ rushing attack. He has recorded 725 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. He also has one receiving touchdown from five catches this season.
Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos has thrown for 1,366 yards, completing 61.5% of his passes with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions. Castellanos has also added 194 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
Treshaun Ward has been impactful with 406 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Additionally, he’s recorded four receiving touchdowns, tallying 268 receiving yards.
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