Boston College hosts Rutgers in annual Red Bandanna Game at Alumni Stadium
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Boston College hosted Rutgers on Friday night for the annual Red Bandanna Game, which fell on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The event honors former Boston College lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died while rescuing people in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. During the game, Boston College players wore uniforms featuring paisley patterns and honored the memory of the school alumnus. Rutgers players participated with special helmet decals and uniform markings to recognize 37 university alumni killed in the attacks. The tribute included a video presentation and field recognition for families of the fallen, as the campus marked the significance of the date. Crowther was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
- •Boston College and Rutgers held the Red Bandanna Game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
- •Welles Crowther was a former Boston College lacrosse player recognized for rescue efforts during the attacks.
- •Boston College uniforms featured bandanna paisley patterns and the phrase FOR WELLES.
- •Rutgers players wore helmets with markings honoring 37 university alumni lost in the tragedy.
- •President Trump recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Crowther posthumously.
- 2:54 AMESPN NCAAF — BC honors Crowther on 25th anniversary of 9/11 with annual Red Bandanna Game
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Boston College annual red bandana game held on 25th anniversary of 9/11
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — BC honors Welles Crowther on 25th anniversary of 9/11 with annual Red Bandanna Game
"On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, Boston College hosted Rutgers in its annual Red Bandanna Game on Friday night. It had special meaning for both schools. The Eagles honor the memory of former lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died rescuing more than a dozen people in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
"The Boston College Eagles hosted the annual Red Bandanna game against Rutgers on Friday, honoring the legacy of “The Man in the Red Bandanna” 25 years later.
"On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Boston College hosted Rutgers in its annual Red Bandanna Game on Friday night. It had special meaning for both schools.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFSep 12, 2026, 2:54 AMBC honors Crowther on 25th anniversary of 9/11 with annual Red Bandanna Game
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Boston College hosted Rutgers in its annual Red Bandanna Game on Friday night. It had special meaning for both schools.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:24 AMBoston College annual red bandana game held on 25th anniversary of 9/11
The Boston College Eagles hosted the annual Red Bandanna game against Rutgers on Friday, honoring the legacy of “The Man in the Red Bandanna” 25 years later.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 1:10 AMBC honors Welles Crowther on 25th anniversary of 9/11 with annual Red Bandanna Game
On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, Boston College hosted Rutgers in its annual Red Bandanna Game on Friday night. It had special meaning for both schools. The Eagles honor the memory of former lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died rescuing more than a dozen people in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
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