Week 1: Boston College vs Cincinnati

Week 1: Boston College vs Cincinnati
Final
September 5, 2026
Boston College
0-1
15
VS
15 : 34
VS
Cincinnati
1-0
34
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston College logo Boston College
008715
Cincinnati
37141034

Scoring Plays

Q1
8:27
S. Rusnak 54 yd FG GOOD
Field Goal Good
0 – 3
Q2
7:48
JC French IV pass to JV Gibson for 4 yds, for a TD (S. Rusnak KICK)
Passing Touchdown
0 – 10
Q3
10:48
JC French IV run for 4 yds, for a TD (S. Rusnak KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
0 – 17
Q3
5:24
JC French IV run for 4 yds, for a TD (S. Rusnak KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
0 – 24
Q3
2:01
E. Dickens run for 4 yds, for a TD (M. McKenzie Run For Two-point Conversion)
Rushing Touchdown
8 – 24

Game Leaders

Boston College logoBoston College
Cincinnati
M. McKenzieM. McKenzie QB#10 · 13/24, 139 YDS
139
Passing Yards
J. French IVJ. French IV QB#4 · 9/12, 60 YDS, 1 TD
60
M. McKenzieM. McKenzie QB#10 · 16 CAR, 69 YDS
69
Rushing Yards
G. PayneG. Payne RB#6 · 11 CAR, 71 YDS
71
J. GreenJ. Green WR#4 · 6 REC, 74 YDS
74
Receiving Yards
J. GibsonJ. Gibson WR#11 · 3 REC, 37 YDS
37
C. HudsonC. Hudson DL#55 · 0.5
0.5
Sacks
J. HoughJ. Hough DL#95 · 1
1
A. PalanoA. Palano LB#1 · 11
11
Tackles
A. Peek Jr.A. Peek Jr. LB#3 · 8
8

Player Box Score

Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
Mason McKenzieMason McKenzie#10
13/241395.800
Cincinnati
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
JC French IVJC French IV#4
9/12605.010
Malachi HenryMalachi Henry#9
1/188.000
Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Mason McKenzieMason McKenzie#10
16694.3015
Evan DickensEvan Dickens#23
10494.9118
Bo MacCormack IIIBo MacCormack III#24
3103.3010
Cincinnati
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Gi'Bran PayneGi'Bran Payne#6
11716.5031
JC French IVJC French IV#4
9515.7220
Cole TabbCole Tabb#3
33411.3019
Zion JohnsonZion Johnson#13
3268.7018
Zylan PerryZylan Perry#7
7213.007
Samaj JonesSamaj Jones#5
166.006
Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Javarius GreenJavarius Green#4
67412.3020
Brady CloughBrady Clough#84
4317.8013
Evan DickensEvan Dickens#23
12727.0027
Zeke MooreZeke Moore#48
177.007
Team Team
100.000
Cincinnati
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
JV GibsonJV Gibson#11
33712.3021
Larenzo FennerLarenzo Fenner#2
2115.506
Max FletcherMax Fletcher#31
188.008
Gavin GroverGavin Grover#87
188.008
Giyahni KontosisGiyahni Kontosis#18
155.005
Zylan PerryZylan Perry#7
100.000
Isaiah JohnsonIsaiah Johnson
1-1-1.000
Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Anthony PalanoAnthony Palano#1
11501000
KP PriceKP Price#2
9500000
Max TuckerMax Tucker#3
5400000
Carter DavisCarter Davis#7
4201000
Marcus UptonMarcus Upton#5
3200000
E'Lla BoykinE'Lla Boykin#56
320.50.5000
Bodie KahounBodie Kahoun#36
2200000
Demetrius BallardDemetrius Ballard#13
2200000
TJ GreenTJ Green
2200000
Kris JonesKris Jones#4
2101000
Charlie ComellaCharlie Comella#32
2100000
Chris Marable Jr.Chris Marable Jr.#6
1100000
Israel OladipupoIsrael Oladipupo#98
1100000
Christian HudsonChristian Hudson#55
100.50.5000
Cincinnati
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Antwan Peek Jr.Antwan Peek Jr.#3
8400100
Jasper BeelerJasper Beeler#18
6400000
Jonathan ThompsonJonathan Thompson#22
5100010
Jacob FinleyJacob Finley
4200000
Simeon ColemanSimeon Coleman#31
4201000
Josh HoughJosh Hough#95
4111000
MJ CannonMJ Cannon#2
3301100
Chidera OtutuChidera Otutu#11
3200000
Damaine WilsonDamaine Wilson#9
3100100
Drew LoganDrew Logan#91
2111000
Patrick BauerPatrick Bauer#10
2101100
Jonathan RuloJonathan Rulo#99
2000000
Brian Simms IIIBrian Simms III#17
1100000
Daniel JamesDaniel James#25
1100000
Kenny WorthyKenny Worthy#8
1100010
KK MeierKK Meier#14
1000000
Filip MaciorowskiFilip Maciorowski#12
1000000
Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Brady CloughBrady Clough#84
110
Team Team
100
Cincinnati
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Team Team
100
Samaj JonesSamaj Jones#5
100
Cade WolfordCade Wolford#8
100
Jacob FinleyJacob Finley
001
Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Luca LombardoLuca Lombardo#99
0/10.000/00
Cincinnati
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Stephen RusnakStephen Rusnak#99
1/1100.0543/36
Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Bryce LaFolletteBryce LaFollette#96
417844.52149
Cincinnati
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Max FletcherMax Fletcher#31
316354.30170
Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
TJ GreenTJ Green
100.000
Boston College logoBoston College
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Charlie ComellaCharlie Comella#32
144.040
Cincinnati
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Cade WolfordCade Wolford#8
2126.0120

Drive Summary

BC
Punt
4 plays · 19 yds · BC 25
19
CIN
Field Goal
8 plays · 41 yds · CIN 0
41
BC
Punt
6 plays · 22 yds · CIN 0
22
CIN
Punt
3 plays · 8 yds · CIN 5
8
BC
Punt
7 plays · 14 yds · BC 44
14
CIN
Touchdown
13 plays · 80 yds · CIN 20
80
BC
Punt
5 plays · 16 yds · CIN 0
16
CIN
Punt
3 plays · 7 yds · CIN 20
7
BC
Missed FG
13 plays · 56 yds · BC 27
56
CIN
End Of Half
1 plays · 3 yds · CIN 0
3
CIN
Touchdown
10 plays · 75 yds · CIN 25
75
BC
Fumble
6 plays · 30 yds · BC 25
30
CIN
Touchdown
7 plays · 55 yds · CIN 45
55
BC
Touchdown
7 plays · 75 yds · BC 25
75
CIN
Punt
3 plays · 1 yds · CIN 25
1
BC
5 plays · 47 yds · CIN 0
47

Division Standings

FBS — Atlantic Coast Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Miami2001.000122131-01-0W2
Virginia2001.00093112-00-0W2
Florida State1100.50058441-10-0L1
North Carolina2001.00050131-01-0W2
Pittsburgh2001.00071212-00-0W2
Syracuse1100.50084241-10-0L1
Wake Forest2001.00076521-01-0W2
California1100.50045630-11-0W1
Clemson1100.50032581-00-1W1
Duke2001.00048301-01-0W2
Louisville1100.50097541-00-1W1
SMU2001.00083341-01-0W2
Virginia Tech2001.000117242-00-0W2
Boston College1100.50043551-00-1W1
Georgia Tech0200.00037590-20-0L2
Stanford1100.50043721-10-0L1
NC State1100.50081341-00-1W1

FBS — Big 12 Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Cincinnati2001.00096252-00-0W2
Colorado2001.00066341-01-0W2
Houston2001.000110262-00-0W2
Iowa State1100.50051261-00-1L1
Kansas1100.50072441-10-0L1
UCF1100.50080181-00-1L1
Utah2001.000109242-00-0W2
West Virginia2001.00083312-00-0W2
Arizona State1100.50090551-00-1L1
Arizona1100.50052351-00-1L1
BYU2001.00091242-00-0W2
Baylor1100.50060201-00-1W1
Kansas State2001.000105102-00-0W2
Texas Tech2001.00068341-01-0W2
Oklahoma State1100.50049551-00-1W1
TCU1100.50073221-10-0W1

Game Information

StageWeek 1
Season2026
KickoffSat, Sep 5, 3:30 pm
VenueNippert Stadium
LocationCincinnati, OH
SurfaceArtificial Turf
BroadcastFOX

About the Game

The Boston College vs Cincinnati game is final on September 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The final score is Boston College 15, Cincinnati 34. The matchup is part of the 2026 college football regular season.

The pregame records were 0-1 for Boston College and 1-0 for Cincinnati. The game was broadcast on FOX. Live scoring, key plays and team statistics are covered here from kickoff through the final result.

Keep up with Boston College vs Cincinnati from the scheduled kickoff through the final result. College Football scores and schedule page covers the rest of the league schedule and recent results.

Boston College
4th in ACC
VS
Cincinnati
1st in Big 12

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#96
Bryce LaFollette
Bryce LaFolletteP6' 3"210 lbs
#10
Mason McKenzie
Mason McKenzieQB6' 1"200 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#84
Brady Clough
Brady CloughTE6' 3"240 lbs
#23
Evan Dickens
Evan DickensRB5' 10"195 lbs
#4
Javarius Green
Javarius GreenWR5' 10"205 lbs
#24
Bo MacCormack III
Bo MacCormack IIIRB5' 10"200 lbs
#48
Zeke Moore
Zeke MooreTE6' 1"245 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#13
Demetrius Ballard
Demetrius BallardDE6' 6"260 lbs
#56
E'Lla Boykin
E'Lla BoykinDL6' 3"255 lbs
#55
Christian Hudson
Christian HudsonDL6' 1"295 lbs
#4
Kris Jones
Kris JonesDE6' 2"245 lbs
#36
Bodie Kahoun
Bodie KahounLB6' 2"225 lbs
#6
Chris Marable Jr.
Chris Marable Jr.DL6' 3"305 lbs
#98
Israel Oladipupo
Israel OladipupoDL6' 3"250 lbs
#1
Anthony Palano
Anthony PalanoLB6' 1"230 lbs

Defensive Backs

#32
Charlie Comella
Charlie ComellaDB6' 1"190 lbs
#7
Carter Davis
Carter DavisDB6' 1"195 lbs
TJ Green
TJ GreenDB5' 11"180 lbs
#2
KP Price
KP PriceDB6' 2"205 lbs
#3
Max Tucker
Max TuckerDB5' 11"190 lbs
#5
Marcus Upton
Marcus UptonDB6' 1"200 lbs

Other

#99
Luca Lombardo
Luca LombardoPK6' 0"180 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#31
Max Fletcher
Max FletcherP6' 6"190 lbs
#4
JC French IV
JC French IVQB6' 1"205 lbs
#5
Samaj Jones
Samaj JonesQB5' 11"217 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#2
Larenzo Fenner
Larenzo FennerWR6' 2"183 lbs
#11
JV Gibson
JV GibsonWR6' 2"208 lbs
#87
Gavin Grover
Gavin GroverTE6' 6"255 lbs
#9
Malachi Henry
Malachi HenryWR6' 0"205 lbs
Isaiah Johnson
Isaiah JohnsonWR5' 11"184 lbs
#13
Zion Johnson
Zion JohnsonRB5' 8"192 lbs
#18
Giyahni Kontosis
Giyahni KontosisWR6' 1"205 lbs
#6
Gi'Bran Payne
Gi'Bran PayneRB5' 10"208 lbs
#7
Zylan Perry
Zylan PerryRB5' 11"210 lbs
#3
Cole Tabb
Cole TabbRB5' 8"200 lbs
#8
Cade Wolford
Cade WolfordWR5' 10"195 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#31
Simeon Coleman
Simeon ColemanLB5' 11"225 lbs
#95
Josh Hough
Josh HoughDL6' 2"335 lbs
#12
Filip Maciorowski
Filip MaciorowskiLB6' 3"235 lbs
#11
Chidera Otutu
Chidera OtutuDL6' 1"300 lbs
#3
Antwan Peek Jr.
Antwan Peek Jr.LB6' 1"223 lbs
#99
Jonathan Rulo
Jonathan RuloDL6' 1"320 lbs
#22
Jonathan Thompson
Jonathan ThompsonLB6' 2"228 lbs
#9
Damaine Wilson
Damaine WilsonLB6' 3"235 lbs

Defensive Backs

#18
Jasper Beeler
Jasper BeelerS6' 1"194 lbs
#2
MJ Cannon
MJ CannonS6' 3"213 lbs
Jacob Finley
Jacob FinleyCB6' 0"190 lbs
#25
Daniel James
Daniel JamesCB5' 10"183 lbs
#14
KK Meier
KK MeierCB6' 0"205 lbs
#8
Kenny Worthy
Kenny WorthyCB6' 0"188 lbs

Other

#10
Patrick Bauer
Patrick BauerEDGE6' 3"235 lbs
#91
Drew Logan
Drew LoganEDGE6' 4"270 lbs
#99
Stephen Rusnak
Stephen RusnakPK6' 0"185 lbs
#17
Brian Simms III
Brian Simms IIIEDGE6' 3"240 lbs
Boston College
4th in ACC
VS
Cincinnati
1st in Big 12

Passing

51.4
Completion Percentage
73.3
18
Completions
11
2.90
Interception Percentage
0.00
1
Interceptions
0
32
Longest Pass
21
223
Net Passing Yards
85
223.0
Net Passing Yards Per Game
85.0
35
Passing Attempts
15
2.90
Passing Touchdown %
6.70
1
Passing Touchdowns
1
108.8
Passer Rating
143.2
4
Total Sacks
1
24
Sack Yards Lost
4
6.4
Yards Per Pass Attempt
5.7
223
Passing Yards
85
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
1
Team Games Played
1
388.0
Yards Per Game
339.0
15.0
Total Points Per Game
34.0
15
Total Points
34
2
Total Touchdowns
4
223.0
Passing Yards Per Game
85.0
18-35
Comp-Att
11-15
4-24
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-4

Rushing

38
Rushing Attempts
46
165
Rushing Yards
254
4.3
Yards Per Rush Attempt
5.5
18
Long Rushing
31
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
1
Rushing Touchdowns
3
165.0
Rushing Yards Per Game
254.0
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
11
Rushing 1st downs
11
1
Team Games Played
1
388
Total Yards
339
77
Total Offensive Plays
62
15.0
Total Points Per Game
34.0
15
Total Points
34
2
Total Touchdowns
4

Receiving

18
Receptions
11
0
Receiving Targets
0
223
Receiving Yards
85
223
Receiving Yards
85
1
Receiving Touchdowns
1
32
Long Reception
21
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
223.0
Receiving Yards Per Game
85.0
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
106
Receiving Yards After Catch
34
10
Receiving First Downs
5
1
Team Games Played
1
12.4
Yards Per Reception
7.7
15.0
Total Points Per Game
34.0
15
Total Points
34
2
Total Touchdowns
4

Miscellaneous

24
Total 1st downs
17
11
Rushing 1st downs
11
10
Passing 1st downs
5
3
1st downs by penalty
1
4
Third Down Conversions
5
13
Third Down Attempts
12
30.77
3rd down %
41.67
1
Fourth Down Conversions
1
4
First Downs Attempts
1
25.00
4th down %
100.00
7
Total Penalties
7
37
Total Penalty Yards
69
1879
Possession Time Seconds
1721
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
2
Total Takeaways
2
2
Total Giveaways
0
0
Turnover Ratio
2
4-13
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
7-37
Total-Yards
7-69

Defense

35
Solo Tackles
36
56
Assist Tackles
68
91
Total Tackles
104
1
Sacks
4
4
Sack Yards
24
0
Stuffs
0
0
Passes Defended
0
0.0
Average Interception Yards
0.0
0
Long Interception
0
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
0
Kicks Blocked
0
0
Tackles For Loss
0
1
Team Games Played
1

Defensive Interceptions

0
Interceptions
1
0
Interception Yards
0
0
Interception Touchdowns
0
0-0
INT: Total
1-0

General

3
Fumbles
3
0
Forced Fumbles
2
0
Fumbles Recovered
0
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
1
Games Played
1
3-1
Fumbles-Lost
3-0

Returning

2
Kick Returns
0
18
Kick Return Yards
0
9.0
Yards Per Kick Return
0.0
18
Long Kick Return
0
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
2
Punt Returns
2
4
Punt Return Yards
12
2.0
Yards Per Punt Return
6.0
4
Long Punt Return
12
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
1
Team Games Played
1
2-4
Punt: Total
2-12

Kicking

0
Field Goal Made
2
1
Field Goal Attempts
2
0.0
Field Goal Percentage
100.0
0
Long Field Goal Made
54
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
1
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
1
Extra Points Made
4
1
Extra Point Attempts
4
100.0
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
0
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
1
0
Field Goals Made 50+
1
1
Total Kicking Points
10
1
Team Games Played
1
100
Touchback Percentage
57
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
0-1
FG: Good-Attempts
2-2

Punting

4
Punts
4
178
Punt Yards
209
49
Long Punt
70
44.5
Gross Average Punt Yards
52.3
44.5
Net Average Punt Yards
52.3
0
Punts Blocked
0
1
Punts Inside 20
1
2
Touchbacks
0
0
Fair Catches
0
2
Punt Returns
2
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
1
Team Games Played
1
4-178
Punt: Total Yards
4-209

Scoring

1
Rushing Touchdowns
3
1
Receiving Touchdowns
1
0
Return Touchdowns
0
2
Total Touchdowns
4
0
Field Goals
2
1
Kick Extra Points
4
1
Total Two Point Conversions
0
15
Total Points
34
15.0
Total Points Per Game
34.0