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2012 Boston College Eagles football team

American college football season

American college football season

FieldValue
year2012
teamBoston College Eagles
sportfootball
imageBoston College Eagles wordmark.png
conferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
divisionAtlantic Division
short_confACC
record2–10
conf_record1–7
head_coachFrank Spaziani
hc_year4th
off_coachDoug Martin
oc_year1st
off_schemeAir raid
def_coachBill McGovern
dc_year4th
def_scheme[4–3](4-3-defense)
captainEmmett Cleary
captain2Jim Noel
captain3Chris Pantale
captain4Kaleb Ramsey
stadiumAlumni Stadium

The 2012 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by fourth-year head coach Frank Spaziani and played their home games at Alumni Stadium. Boston College finished the season 2–10 overall and 1–7 in ACC play to place last of six teams in Atlantic Division.

On November 25, Boston College's athletic director, Brad Bates, announced that Spaziani has been relieved of duties as head coach of the Eagles.

Schedule

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Game summaries

Miami (FL)

StatisticsMiami Hurricanes}}"MIABoston College Eagles}}"BC
First downs2229
Total yards415537
Rushing yards20896
Passing yards207441
Turnovers13
Time of possession26:2133:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Miami Hurricanes}}; text-align:center;"**Miami**PassingStephen Morris28/45, 207 yards, TD, INT
RushingDuke Johnson7 rushes, 135 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingAllen Hurns8 receptions, 81 yards
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig32/51, 441 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingAndre Williams18 rushes, 49 yards, TD
ReceivingAlex Amidon10 receptions, 149 yards

Maine

StatisticsMaine Black Bears}}"MAINEBoston College Eagles}}"BC
First downs1222
Total yards203390
Rushing yards69166
Passing yards134224
Turnovers32
Time of possession30:2029:40
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maine Black Bears}}; text-align:center;"**Maine**PassingMarcus Wasilewski20/42, 134 yards, 2 INT
RushingDavid Hood21 rushes, 64 yards
ReceivingMaurice McDonald6 receptions, 37 yards
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig16/32, 219 yards, 3 TD
RushingRolandan Finch17 rushes, 90 yards
ReceivingAlex Amidon6 receptions, 99 yards, TD

At Northwestern

StatisticsBoston College Eagles}}"BCNorthwestern Wildcatscolor=white}}"NW
First downs2234
Total yards321575
Rushing yards30303
Passing yards291272
Turnovers12
Time of possession24:0435:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig24/44, 291 yards, TD
RushingRolandan Finch8 rushes, 19 yards
ReceivingAlex Amidon9 receptions, 118 yards
Northwestern Wildcatscolor=white}}; text-align:center;"**Northwestern**PassingKain Colter16/20, 144 yards
RushingMike Trumpy16 rushes, 106 yards, TD
ReceivingDemetrius Fields9 receptions, 77 yards

No. 17 Clemson

StatisticsClemson Tigers}}"CLEMBoston College Eagles}}"BC
First downs2718
Total yards576420
Rushing yards20951
Passing yards367369
Turnovers22
Time of possession28:4731:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Clemson Tigers}}; text-align:center;"**Clemson**PassingTajh Boyd28/38, 367 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingAndre Ellington25 rushes, 132 yards, TD
ReceivingDeAndre Hopkins11 receptions, 197 yards, TD
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig25/43, 341 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingAndre Williams22 rushes, 61 yards, TD
ReceivingAlex Amidon8 receptions, 193 yards, 2 TD

At Army

StatisticsBoston College Eagles}}"BCArmy Black Knights}}"ARMY
First downs1731
Total yards420595
Rushing yards186516
Passing yards23479
Turnovers12
Time of possession22:2237:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig16/29, 234 yards, TD
RushingAndre Williams21 rushes, 191 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingAlex Amidon5 receptions, 85 yards, TD
Army Black Knights}}; text-align:center;"**Army**PassingTrent Steelman5/12, 79 yards
RushingRaymond Johnson-Maples34 rushes, 184 yards
ReceivingPatrick Laird3 receptions, 42 yards

At No. 12 Florida State

StatisticsBoston College Eagles}}"BCFlorida State Seminoles}}"FSU
First downs1830
Total yards230654
Rushing yards96201
Passing yards134453
Turnovers12
Time of possession30:3329:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig15/31, 122 yards, TD, INT
RushingAndre Williams20 rushes, 104 yards
ReceivingBobby Swigert5 receptions, 61 yards, TD
Florida State Seminoles}}; text-align:center;"**Florida State**PassingEJ Manuel27/34, 439 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
RushingDevonta Freeman8 rushes, 70 yards
ReceivingKenny Shaw2 receptions, 125 yards, TD

At Georgia Tech

StatisticsBoston College Eagles}}"BCGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets}}"GT
First downs1530
Total yards296563
Rushing yards32391
Passing yards264172
Turnovers20
Time of possession16:1543:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig19/31, 264 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingAndre Williams11 rushes, 51 yards
ReceivingAlex Amidon7 receptions, 118 yards, TD
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets}}; text-align:center;"**Georgia Tech**PassingVad Lee2/6, 89 yards, TD
RushingZach Laskey17 rushes, 101 yards
ReceivingB. J. Bostic2 receptions, 66 yards

Maryland

StatisticsMaryland Terrapins}}"MDBoston College Eagles}}"BC
First downs1617
Total yards347295
Rushing yards1078
Passing yards240287
Turnovers32
Time of possession33:2726:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Maryland Terrapins}}; text-align:center;"**Maryland**PassingCaleb Rowe23/42, 240 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
RushingWes Brown23 rushes, 73 yards
ReceivingStefon Diggs11 receptions, 152 yards, TD
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig21/39, 287 yards, 2 TD
RushingAndre Williams16 rushes, 60 yards
ReceivingAlex Amidon9 receptions, 137 yards

At Wake Forest

StatisticsBoston College Eagles}}"BCWake Forest Demon Deacons}}"WAKE
First downs2222
Total yards381409
Rushing yards12116
Passing yards369293
Turnovers41
Time of possession25:1434:46
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig29/49, 357 yards, TD, 3 INT
RushingDavid Dudeck14 rushes, 32 yards
ReceivingAlex Amidon10 receptions, 130 yards, TD
Wake Forest Demon Deacons}}; text-align:center;"**Wake Forest**PassingTanner Price39/57, 293 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingJosh Harris17 rushes, 84 yards, TD
ReceivingMichael Campanaro16 receptions, 123 yards, 3 TD

No. 4 Notre Dame

StatisticsNotre Dame Fighting Irish}}"NDBoston College Eagles}}"BC
First downs2120
Total yards393305
Rushing yards18453
Passing yards209252
Turnovers22
Time of possession32:2327:37
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Notre Dame Fighting Irish}}; text-align:center;"**Notre Dame**PassingEverett Golson16/24, 200 yards, 2 TD
RushingTheo Riddick18 rushes, 104 yards
ReceivingTyler Eifert6 receptions, 67 yards
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig27/43, 247 yards, INT
RushingRolandan Finch7 rushes, 40 yards
ReceivingAlex Amidon6 receptions, 84 yards

Virginia Tech

StatisticsVirginia Tech Hokiescolor=white}}"VTBoston College Eagles}}"BC
First downs1820
Total yards401296
Rushing yards154167
Passing yards247129
Turnovers01
Time of possession30:0429:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia Tech Hokiescolor=white}}; text-align:center;"**Virginia Tech**PassingLogan Thomas16/33, 247 yards, 2 TD
RushingTony Gregory14 rushes, 69 yards
ReceivingMarcus Davis5 receptions, 104 yards, TD
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig13/30, 129 yards, TD, INT
RushingRolandan Finch26 rushes, 133 yards
ReceivingRolandan Finch5 receptions, 53 yards

At NC State

StatisticsBoston College Eagles}}"BCNC State Wolfpackcolor=white}}"NCST
First downs1717
Total yards327376
Rushing yards204131
Passing yards123245
Turnovers31
Time of possession26:5033:10
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boston College Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Boston College**PassingChase Rettig16/45, 123 yards, 3 INT
RushingRolandan Finch19 rushes, 144 yards, TD
ReceivingJohnathan Coleman2 receptions, 35 yards
NC State Wolfpackcolor=white}}; text-align:center;"**NC State**PassingMike Glennon27/41, 245 yards, 3 TD
RushingShadrach Thornton28 rushes, 105 yards
ReceivingQuintin Payton4 receptions, 68 yards, TD

Roster

  • Frank Spaziani
  • Doug Martin Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks
  • Bill McGovern Defensive coordinator/Linebackers
  • Jim Bollman Offensive line
  • Sean Devine Tight ends

References

References

  1. . (August 6, 2012). ["2012 Football Captains Announced"](https://bceagles.com/news/2012/8/6/2012_Football_Captains_Announced). *Boston College Athletics*.
  2. Benbow, Julian. (November 25, 2012). "AD Brad Bates Lowers Boom on Boston College Football Coach Frank Spaziani". [[The Boston Globe]].
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