Boston College, Stanford Prepare ACC Opener Amid Key Injuries

Boston College and Stanford face off in their ACC opener following contrasting starts to the season. Boston College, coming off a narrow double-overtime loss to Michigan State, is led by quarterback Dylan Lonergan, who delivered a standout performance with 390 passing yards and four touchdowns. The Eagles are dealing with injuries on defense, including the loss of key starters Amari Jackson and Owen Stoudemire. Stanford, winless so far, returns home under interim head coach Frank Reich and general manager Andrew Luck, aiming to secure their first victory and remain bowl-eligible. Despite being underdogs, the Cardinal hope running back Altahir and a reshaped receiving corps can provide the offensive spark needed to challenge Boston College. This game marks the first ACC meeting between the two, continuing a historically even split in their past non-conference encounters.