Cincinnati defeats Boston College 34-15 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Cincinnati opened its 2026 football season with a 34-15 victory over Boston College at Nippert Stadium on Saturday. The Bearcats established an early lead behind a 54-yard field goal and a touchdown pass from JC French to JV Gibson. Boston College struggled with offensive rhythm and penalties, remaining scoreless through the first half despite a disputed ruling that overturned a potential touchdown. In the second half, Cincinnati extended its lead as French recorded a rushing touchdown and the team capitalized on Boston College turnovers. Boston College quarterback Mason McKenzie returned to the game after sustaining an upper-body injury, later leading a drive that resulted in a 4-yard touchdown rush by Evan Dickens. The loss marks an unsuccessful start for Boston College following a roster reconstruction during the off-season.
- •Cincinnati defeated Boston College 34-15 at Nippert Stadium.
- •JC French threw for one touchdown and rushed for another in the victory.
- •Evan Dickens scored the lone touchdown for Boston College.
- •Officials overturned a potential Boston College touchdown pass to Danny Edgehill during the second quarter.
- •Mason McKenzie briefly left the game in the second half due to an upper-body injury.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Recap: Boston College falters in Cincinnati, loses 34-15
"On Saturday afternoon, Boston College opened the 2026 season against Cincinnati. After a 2-10 year, BC tore the roster down to the studs and reset, with the biggest new face being starting quarterback Mason McKenzie, a dangerous dual threat at Saginaw Valley State last season. BC leaned on the run early. Evan Dickens broke out […]
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