On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston College football teamreleasedits initial two-deep depth chart ahead of the team’s season-opening game at home against Fordham on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Many recognizable players are making a comeback for the 2025 season—Jude Bowry, Logan Taylor, Jeremiah Franklin, Lewis Bond, Daveon Crouch, KP Price, and Amari Jackson, among others—but there are also several new players who have caught the attention of BC’s coaches during fall training camp, earning spots in the starting roster.
A striking aspect that immediately catches the eye is the large number of freshman players who are quickly making their way into the starting or second-team roster, particularly on the defensive side.
Freshman running back Bo MacCormack III, who drew significant attention during fall camp, is listed as the second-string kick returner, alongside a starting running back, which includes three other players—Jordan McDonald, Turbo Richard, and Alex Broome—and will be a position group that approaches the game through a committee-style approach.
True freshman Andy Quinn will be counted on for punting duties. The backup safety group consists of redshirt-sophomore Carter Davis, along with true freshman Omarion Davis and redshirt-freshman Charlie Comella. Following a strong training camp, sophomore Syair Torrence secured a starting position at cornerback, taking the spot from veteran junior Max Tucker.
At nickel, true freshman T.J. Green is positioned under graduate student Cameron Martinez. Redshirt-sophomores Jason Hewlett Jr. and Owen McGowan are both listed as starting linebackers along with the highly experienced Crouch and Bryce Steele, who is making a full return to the field after a demanding period.cancer battle, which he beat.
Redshirt freshman Jayzen Flint and sophomore Favor Bate are two new additions to the defensive line following their impressive performances leading up togame week. Freshman wide receiver Dawson Pough is listed as a backup for Reed Harris in the X receiver position.
Most crucially, redshirt sophomore Dylan Lonergan is the starting quarterback for the Eagles this season, while redshirt senior Grayson James, who took over for the last five games of the 2024 season with BC, serves as the backup.
Here is a summary of key points from the first two-deep drop of the season.
1. Syair Torrence defeats Max Tucker at CB
Torrence completely transformed his BC career during the off-season, putting in serious work in the weight room and ensuring his body was ready for his second year on the Heights. Throughout fall camp, he consistently brought high energy, and his coverage assignments often involved facing the 6-foot-5 Harris, who stands out as one of the tallest players in the Eagles’ secondary.
However, Torrence has minimal game experience when compared to Tucker, who also demonstrated intense play during the camp and is a true gaming enthusiast.
As a first-year player in 2024, Torrence primarily contributed on special teams and managed only one tackle against North Carolina in late November. Tucker, on the other hand, started 12 games at cornerback last season, accumulating 30 tackles, two interceptions, and two pass break-ups (PBUs). Tucker’s first interception of the year was returned 58 yards in the opposite direction to set up a touchdown drive during BC’s 2024 season-opening game against No. 10 Florida State.
Prior to the last season, Tucker started three games out of 10 he played in 2023 as a true freshman, making him quite familiar with the pace of college football. Torrence, on the other hand, has only experienced that pressure during practice sessions or in scrimmages against the Eagles’ offense at Alumni Stadium.
BC’s secondary and defensive backfield is a strong group, and it’s expected that BC defensive coordinator Tim Lewis will be able to substitute any player from the two-deep and still have a reliable player on the field. However, the decision to list Torrence as the starting cornerback instead of Tucker is somewhat unexpected, considering the experience each player brings to the table.
2. The remaining members of the tight end group
Like BC’s secondary, the Eagles have a strong tight end group this year after being somewhat lacking at the position in 2024. There are five reliable players in the position group, and BC head coach Bill O’Brien emphasized that senior Jeremiah Franklin is the core and driving force of the unit.
Redshirt sophomore Ty Lockwood is set to have significant involvement in the passing game, whereas Franklin plays a more crucial role in blocking. Zeke Moore is anticipated to act as a versatile player, capable of playing either as a tight end or a fullback. However, Brady Clough and Kaelan Chudzinski were prominently featured during fall training camp, which might have warranted their inclusion on the two-deep roster, much like O’Brien did with the running back group.
On the other hand, the two-deep is essentially just a list of names, and among all head coaches, O’Brien is not one to strictly follow the script. There is a strong likelihood that Clough and Chudzinski will get playing time this season, and Fordham offers these two players an opportunity to demonstrate their skills if BC is dominating the Rams by halftime, which is anticipated.
3. Dimensions of the offensive line
The most striking aspect from an offensive perspective is the size of BC’s offensive linemen, particularly on the right side and at left tackle.
The typical height is approximately 6 feet 5 inches and 310 pounds, which is impressive—no pun intended—especially since the Eagles have lost two of their main players in the offensive line, Ozzy Trapilo and Drew Kendall, to the National Football League.
Bowry and Taylor have the most experience on the team, and NFL scouts who have attended fall training camp practices have mostly focused their attention on the two of them.
Dwayne Allick Jr. began several games in 2024 and participated in all 13 contests in some role as a guard, so transitioning to center will present a new challenge, but his snapping has appeared sharp up to now.
The uncertainty remains for the other two Eagles’ offensive line starters, Eryx Daugherty and Kevin Cline, because of their minimal action last season. However, physical presence makes a strong statement, and with Cline standing at 6-foot-7, weighing 320 pounds as a tackle, and Daugherty measuring 6-foot-3, 305 pounds as a guard, there shouldn’t be any difficulty adapting to the strength of opposing Atlantic Coast Conference defenses when conference play begins.
Additional takeaways:
- MacCormack has made a strong impression on offensive coordinator Will Lawing, earning a spot as a fourth, genuine No. 1 choice in the backfield.
- Out of the three freshman wideoutsWho managed the fall training camp with a calmness usually seen in seasoned players, Pough is the only one listed on the two-deep.
- Favor Bate is listed as a backup for Quintayvious Hutchins at defensive end, but his potential to create disruption off the line of scrimmage significantly increased during training camp.
- The defensive tackle position is the most worrying part of the team’s depth chart, particularly following the departure of Owen Stoudmire during fall camp. His return date has not been disclosed, although O’Brien mentioned he is expected to play at some point this season.
This piece was first released onwww.si.com/college/bostoncollege as Key Insights from BC Football’s Initial Two Deep Roster Breakdown: Positive Aspects, Unexpected Elements, and Issues of Concern.
