{
  "id": 15484515,
  "title": "Georgia Tech takes on Boston College in ACC action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/georgia-tech-takes-on-boston-college-in-acc-action",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T19:45:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/18/georgia-tech-takes-on-boston-college-in-acc-action"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 24, Georgia Tech will face off against Boston College in an ACC matchup. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Boston College currently holds a 3-3 record, while Georgia Tech stands at 2-4. The opening line for the game is Georgia Tech by 4.5, with a spread of Georgia Tech 1-5 and Boston College 4-2. Georgia Tech ranks 112th in defensive third-down percentage, allowing opponents to convert on 43.2% of third downs. They also have a -4 turnover margin, placing them 113th in the FBS. Boston College, on the other hand, is 135th in FBS red zone offense, scoring on only 60.0% of trips. Their red zone defense ranks 44th at 79.2%. Georgia Tech averages 27:47 in time of possession, while Boston College ranks 56th with an average of 30:27. Passing plays are expected to be crucial, with Georgia Tech's Alberto Mendoza accounting for 1,528 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Meanwhile, Boston College's Mason McKenzie will lead the charge with 1,262 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Rushing will also play a significant role, with Georgia Tech's Justice Haynes contributing 462 yards on 87 carries, including 3 touchdowns. Boston College's Evan Dickens adds 57 rushing yards on 15 carries, along with a touchdown. Receiving wise, Jordan Allen (432 yards, 1 TD) and Mason McKenzie (432 yards, 7 TDs, 7 INTs) are key players for Georgia Tech. For Boston College, Javarius Green (229 yards, 1 TD) and Evan Dickens (57 rushing yards, 1 TD) will lead the charge. Georgia Tech recently suffered a 34-24 loss to Virginia Tech on October 17, where Mendoza threw for 335 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Meanwhile, Boston College prevailed 27-21 over Pittsburgh on the same date, with McKenzie throwing for 295 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Georgia Tech vs Boston College ACC game on October 24",
    "Georgia Tech 2-4 record, Boston College 3-3",
    "Georgia Tech allows 43.2% third-down conversions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}