Boston College Eagles football statistical leaders

The Boston College Eagles football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Boston College Eagles football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Eagles represent Boston College in the NCAA's Atlantic Coast Conference.

Although Boston College began competing in intercollegiate football in 1893,[1] the school's official record book does not generally lists records from before the 1950s, as records from before this decade are often incomplete and inconsistent.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since the 1950s, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Eagles have played in 12 bowl games since this decision, allowing many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.

These lists are updated through the end of the 2016 season.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[11]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

References

  1. 1 2 "2016 Boston College Eagles Media Guide" (PDF). BCEagles.com. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  2. "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. 2002-08-28. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  3. 1 2 "Duke Johnson runs for 2 TDs as Miami opens with win over BC". ESPN.com. 2012-09-01.
  4. "Andre Williams sets rushing mark as BC becomes bowl-eligible". ESPN.com. 2013-11-16.
  5. "Boston College outruns New Mexico St 48-34". ESPN.com. 2013-11-09.
  6. "Boston College beats Maryland 29-26 on final play". ESPN.com. 2013-11-23.
  7. 1 2 "Andre Williams fuels BC's rout with 263 rushing yards, 5 TDs". ESPN.com. 2013-10-05.
  8. "Boston College humbles Maryland as Rolandan Finch rumbles for 243 yards". ESPN.com. 2011-10-29.
  9. "Boston College beats Villanova 24-14". ESPN.com. 2013-08-31.
  10. "Tajh Boyd runs for score, delivers Clemson past BC". ESPN.com. 2012-09-29.
  11. "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-01. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
  12. 1 2 3 "Harold Landry". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
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