Boston College holds off Maine for 22-16 victory in non-conference clash
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Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Boston College secured a 22-16 win over Maine in a non-conference football game on Saturday. Evans Dickens contributed with a 39-yard touchdown run while quarterback Mason McKenzie passed for a touchdown but also threw two interceptions. Maine's Eddie Buehler had two touchdown passes but could not lead a comeback in the final minutes. The Eagles, who entered the game as nearly 40-point favorites, failed to convert on critical fourth-down conversions inside the red zone. BC now prepares to host Virginia Tech in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener next week.
- •Boston College improved to 2-1 with the win over Maine.
- •Evans Dickens scored first for BC with a 39-yard touchdown.
- •Maine's Eddie Buehler threw two touchdown passes in the loss.
- •BC failed on two fourth-and-1 attempts inside Maine's 20-yard line.
- •Next, BC will face Virginia Tech while Maine plays Elon.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Boston College Defense Helps Eagles Escape With Victory Over Maine
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Nearly 40-point favorite Boston College avoids embarrassing loss; holds off Maine 22-16
"Evans Dickens ran for a 39-yard touchdown, Mason McKenzie added a 31-yard scoring pass and Boston College slogged its way to a 22-16 non-conference victory over Maine on Saturday. McKenzie, a redshirt junior that transferred from Saginaw Valley State, completed 14-of-21 passes for 173 yards but was picked off twice. Eddie Buehler went 22 for 32 with 201 yards, two TDs and a pair of inceptions for the Black Bears (1-3).
"Here's how Boston College won on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 9:22 PMBoston College Defense Helps Eagles Escape With Victory Over Maine
Here's how Boston College won on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 9:19 PMNearly 40-point favorite Boston College avoids embarrassing loss; holds off Maine 22-16
Evans Dickens ran for a 39-yard touchdown, Mason McKenzie added a 31-yard scoring pass and Boston College slogged its way to a 22-16 non-conference victory over Maine on Saturday. McKenzie, a redshirt junior that transferred from Saginaw Valley State, completed 14-of-21 passes for 173 yards but was picked off twice. Eddie Buehler went 22 for 32 with 201 yards, two TDs and a pair of inceptions for the Black Bears (1-3).
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