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Illness sweeps through Boston College football, threatening their ability to compete against SMU and raising urgent questions about the team’s depth and resilience. AJ Black breaks down the critical health concerns, what Bill O’Brien revealed about the roster’s sickness, and how missing key players like Mason McKenzie or Anthony Palano could spell disaster. The conversation spotlights BC’s lack of tight end production, the struggles in the offensive line—highlighting Kristian Phillips’ eye-popping 17 QB rushes allowed—and potential shake-ups on the depth chart.
Switching gears, AJ Black previews Boston College hockey’s looming season opener against Michigan State and evaluates concerns at goaltender and defensive depth. On the basketball front, Jacob Furphy emerges as a surprise centerpiece alongside Money Williams, signaling a new era of offensive firepower. Can the Eagles rally in the face of adversity and build momentum across all sports as the fall unfolds?
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"Boston College Football Battles SICKNESS—Can Bill O'Brien RALLY His Team vs SMU?" is an episode of Locked On Boston College - Daily Podcast On Boston College Eagles Football & Basketball. Runtime 30 min. Published September 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.