Jurkovec Leads Boston College to 51-0 Rout of Colgate

BC quarterback Phil Jurkovec throws for 303 yards and 3 touchdowns in season opener

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec had a dominant performance in the season opener, throwing for 303 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Eagles to a 51-0 victory over Colgate. Jurkovec, a redshirt junior transfer from Notre Dame, completed 16 of 24 passes without an interception, showcasing his strong arm and poise in the pocket.

Why it matters

Jurkovec's breakout game will raise expectations for the Eagles this season, as he looks to build on a strong first year with the program. The lopsided win over Colgate also demonstrated BC's offensive firepower, with Jurkovec connecting with a talented receiving corps led by Zay Flowers.

The details

After a shaky start, Jurkovec and the Eagles offense found their rhythm in the second quarter. Jurkovec hit tight end Trae Barry for a 51-yard touchdown, then found Flowers for a 39-yard score. Jurkovec capped the first half with a 10-yard TD pass to freshman Jaden Williams. The BC defense also had a dominant performance, recording the team's first season-opening shutout since 2009.

  • Boston College opened the 2026 season on Saturday, April 17th.
  • Jurkovec threw for 303 yards and 3 touchdowns in just over 3 quarters of play.

The players

Phil Jurkovec

Boston College's redshirt junior quarterback who transferred from Notre Dame before last season. Jurkovec threw for 2,558 yards in 2025, the most ever by a BC quarterback in his first 10 games.

Trae Barry

A graduate transfer tight end from Jacksonville State who made a highlight-reel hurdle on his way to a 51-yard touchdown catch.

Zay Flowers

A talented wide receiver for Boston College who was voted to the ACC's preseason first-team.

Jeff Hafley

Boston College's head coach, who praised Jurkovec's poise and confidence in the season-opening win.

Grant Breneman

Colgate's starting quarterback, who struggled against the BC defense, going 9-of-16 for 77 yards with 2 interceptions.

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What they’re saying

“Just the expectations on Phil going in, everybody's been talking about him now. Now the pressure's on him. The way he handled this today says a lot about him.”

— Jeff Hafley, Boston College Head Coach

“I was expecting him to be tackled at the 15. To see that hurdle, that was amazing. That shows a little bit of what he can do, his style. He's very athletic and he's very long. He can make those types of plays.”

— Phil Jurkovec, Boston College Quarterback

“I must have learned it through my sister. My sister did track all through high school and college. Maybe I picked up some stuff from her. … I'll get her on the phone and she'll probably critique it.”

— Trae Barry, Boston College Tight End

“All the receivers we've got make it easier on me, because you can't just play me.”

— Zay Flowers, Boston College Wide Receiver

What’s next

Boston College will look to build on this dominant win when they travel to in-state rival Massachusetts next Saturday. Colgate will try to rebound at home against Stony Brook.

The takeaway

Phil Jurkovec's impressive performance in the season opener has raised the expectations for Boston College this year, as the Eagles' high-powered offense appears primed to challenge in the ACC. Meanwhile, Colgate will need to regroup and focus on their Patriot League schedule after being overmatched by the talented BC squad.