A slight sense of urgency hung over the Boston College offense as the third quarter wound down. The Eagles led, 10-6, but Duke missed a gap-narrowing field goal attempt and handed possession back to the Eagles after a 12-play, five-minute drive. The air was leaving Wallace Wade Stadium, and it threatened to take the intensity from the Duke sideline with it.
Offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti understood that feeling and went to work with his offense on producing a touchdown. He handed the reigns back to quarterback Phil Jurkovec, who promptly hit receiver Zay Flowers for a 27-yard pass to midfield.