COLUMBIA, Mo. — The record is still unblemished for the Boston College football team, but the Eagles’ fortunes took a turn just three weeks into the season.
Earlier this month, BC was seen as a potential challenger to Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division. Second-year coach Jeff Hafley had his pro-style systems installed. He had a veteran offensive line and emerging playmakers at running back and receiver. Most important, he had a quarterback, the sport’s most valuable currency. Second-year starter Phil Jurkovec, a transfer from Notre Dame, threw for 2,558 yards and accounted for 20 touchdowns last year and gave the Eagles a fighting chance against Clemson and his former team, the Fighting Irish.