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Boston College and Georgia Tech Will Kick Off 2016 Season in Ireland

Playing a football game overseas has become the new craze, and next season, the NCAA is again sending a pair of teams to Ireland.

The Boston College Eagles and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will open the 2016 campaign on Sept. 3 at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, the Aer Lingus Football Classic announced Thursday.

As noted by Boston College’s official athletics site, head coach Steve Addazio is looking forward to the opportunity. He said:

“I know the young men on our team will remember this experience for a lifetime, and I’m so excited for them.