1948 Boston College Eagles football team
American college football season
The 1948 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College as an independent during the 1948 college football season. The Eagles were led by fifth-year head coach Denny Myers.
Boston College was ranked at No. 46 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System ratings for 1948.[2]
The team played its home games at Braves Field in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston College finished with a record of 5–2–2.
Schedule
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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| Wake Forest | | W 26–9 | 26,302 | [3] |
| at Georgetown | | W 13–6 | 16,766 | [4] |
October 9 | St. Bonaventure | | T 7–7 | 16,000 | |
| Villanova | | W 20–13 | 30,178 | |
October 23 | at No. 20 Ole Miss | | L 13–32 | 20,312–23,000 | [5] |
| No. 13 Clemson | | L 19–26 | 25,269 | [6] |
November 13 | William & Mary | | T 14–14 | 15,112 | [7] |
November 20 | Saint Mary's | | W 19–7 | 13,693 | [8] |
November 27 | Holy Cross | | W 21–20 | 46,132 | [9] |
- Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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References
- ^ a b 2016 Boston College football media guide. p. 180.
- ^ "Michigan, Irish Finish 1-2 in Litkenhous Ratings". Wilmington Morning News. December 15, 1948. p. 32 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Boston College wins, 26–9, over Wake Forest". The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 24, 1948. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Miller, Vern (October 2, 1948). "Clock Thwarts Georgetown Bid, B.C. Wins, 13-6". The Boston Daily Globe. Boston, Mass. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mississippi Rebels swamp Boston College club, 32–13". The News and Observer. October 24, 1948. Retrieved October 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tigers remain unbeaten with 26–19 win over B.C." The Daily Mail. October 30, 1948. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Boston College tied by W&M; Bruising game". The State. November 14, 1948. Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bob Holbrook (November 21, 1948). "B.C. Whips St. Mary's, 19-7, on Songin Passes". The Boston Globe. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Nason, Jerry (November 28, 1948). "B.C. Edges H.C., 21-20, by Third-Period Surge". The Boston Sunday Globe. Boston, Mass. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1948 Boston College Eagles Schedule and Results". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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