2009 Boston College Eagles football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 2009 Boston College Eagles football Boston College Eagles wordmark.png Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division ACC 8–5 5–3 Frank Spaziani 1st Gary Tranquill 1st Pro-style Bill McGovern 1st 4–3 Rich Gunnell Mike McLaughlin Matt Tennant2009-10 Boston College Record Book https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115617/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/bc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/Records-mg-09-10.pdf 2016-03-04 pg. 114 Alumni Stadium Emerald Bowl L 13–24 vs USC The 2009 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Eagles were led by first-year head coach Frank Spaziani. He replaced Jeff Jagodzinski who was fired after the 2008 season. The Eagles finished the season 8–5, 5–3 in ACC play and lost in the Emerald Bowl 24–13 against USC. Preseason Mobile quarterback Anthony Haney (New Jersey recruit) was injured in an early preseason practice due to a career ending arm injury Mark Herzlich Mark Herzlich, a senior linebacker and the 2008 ACC Defensive Player of the Year, revealed on May 14 that he had been diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a cancer most commonly found in bone or soft tissue. In his statement, he indicated he was unsure what his illness would mean for his football future.https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4166736 BC Linebacker Herzlich Fighting Cancer Heather Dinich ESPN May 14, 2009 May 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090517030042/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4166736 May 17, 2009 live Season highlights In the Eagles 52–20 win over NC State, Sophomore RB Montel Harris set two single-game school records when he rushed for 264 yards and 5 TDs. On October 3, College Gameday came to Boston College for the Eagles' game against the Florida State Seminoles. During the broadcast, star LB Mark Herzlich, who was forced to miss the entire 2009 season after being diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, publicly announced that he was cancer-free. BC went on to beat the Seminoles by a score of 28–21. Early in the season, Boston College won in thrilling fashion as the Eagles defeated Wake Forest 27–24 in OT. Boston College had the ball first in OT and kicked a field goal. On Wake Forest's possession, the Demon Deacons had a First and Goal from the 3 yard line. Amazingly, Isaac Johnson stripped Riley Skinner and Wes Davis recovered the ensuing fumble to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. True freshman Luke Kuechly was pressed into service as a weakside linebacker due to the unexpected departure of Herzlich and became a national sensation. He led the team and conference and finished second in the nation in Total Tackles with 158. Kuechly was named to the CFN All-America Team, the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the Defensive MVP of the Emerald Bowl. Schedule 2009 Eastern September 5 2:00 p.m. w y Northeastern Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA ESPN360 54–0 33,262 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292480103 Northeastern Huskies vs. Boston College Eagles Box Score ESPN September 5, 2009 March 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100320140259/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292480103 March 20, 2010 live September 12 2:00 p.m. w y Kent State Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA ESPN360 34–7 25,165 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292550103 Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Boston College Eagles Box Score ESPN September 12, 2009 March 26, 2010 September 19 12:00 p.m. l y Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC O'Rourke–McFadden Trophy Raycom 7–25 77,362 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/clem/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/football_media_guide_2010.pdf 2010 Clemson Football Media Guide Clemson University Department of Athletics November 12, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121112182337/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/clem/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/football_media_guide_2010.pdf November 12, 2012 September 26 2:00 p.m. w Wake Forest Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA ESPN360 27–24 OT 40,892 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292690103 Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Boston College Eagles Box Score ESPN September 26, 2009 March 26, 2010 October 3 3:30 p.m. w Florida State Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA College GameDay ABC/ESPN2 28–21 40,029 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292760103 Florida State Seminoles vs. Boston College Eagles Box Score ESPN October 3, 2009 March 26, 2010 October 10 12:00 p.m. l y Virginia Tech 5 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA rivalry Raycom 14–48 66,233 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292830259 Boston College Eagles vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Box Score ESPN October 10, 2009 March 26, 2010 October 17 3:30 p.m. w NC State Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA ABC 52–20 35,261 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292900103 North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Boston College Eagles Box Score ESPN October 17, 2009 March 26, 2010 October 24 3:30 p.m. l y y Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN Holy War NBC 16–20 80,795 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292970087 Boston College Eagles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Box Score ESPN October 24, 2009 March 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100413124822/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292970087 April 13, 2010 live October 31 3:30 p.m. w y Central Michigan Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA ESPNU 31–10 34,128 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293040103 Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Boston College Eagles Box Score ESPN October 31, 2009 March 26, 2010 November 14 3:30 p.m. w y Virginia Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA ESPN360 14–10 44,324 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293180258 Boston College Eagles vs. Virginia Cavaliers Box Score ESPN November 14, 2009 March 26, 2010 November 21 12:00 p.m. l North Carolina Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA ESPN2 13–31 41,272 http://content.usatoday.com/sportsdata/football/ncaaf/game/NorthCarolina_BostonCollege/2009/11/21 November 21, 2009 North Carolina vs. Boston College USA Today March 26, 2010 November 28 3:30 p.m. w y Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD ESPNU 19–17 35,042 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293320120 Boston College Eagles vs. Maryland Terrapins Box Score ESPN November 28, 2009 March 26, 2010 December 26 8:00 p.m. l y y USC AT&T Park San Francisco, CA Emerald Bowl ESPN 13–24 40,121 https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293600030 Boston College Eagles vs. USC Trojans Box Score ESPN December 26, 2009 March 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100320131314/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293600030 March 20, 2010 live Drafted players 2010527158Matt TennantNew Orleans SaintsC References Boston College Category:Boston College Eagles football seasons Boston College Eagles football Boston College Eagles football