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Boston College football has lost a number of important coaches and players to the Mid-American Conference over the last several years. After former offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler took over as head coach at Bowling Green in late 2018, running back Davon Jones and quarterbacks Matt McDonald and Darius Wade all followed him there. The flow of Eagles to the MAC reversed course on Wednesday, as Buffalo defensive lineman Chibueze Onwuka announced on Wednesday that he would be joining BC as a graduate transfer.

Onwuka starred at defensive tackle for the Bulls during the 2019 season, racking up 43 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks, earning himself a spot on the All-MAC Third Team. Although he enjoyed a successful high school football career, Onwuka started his experience as a college athlete playing a different sport, as he wrestled for Niagara County Community College during his freshman year. Onwuka then transferred to Buffalo, joining the football team as a walk-on. He filled in as a rotation defensive tackle for his first two years on the team, amassing a total of six starts, five tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks between the 2017 and 2018 seasons. - Boston Globe

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DT Chibueze Onwuka, Boston College
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02/14/20 - *AJ Dillon, Jr/2020, Boston College, 6-0, 247 (DS#9 RB) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College,...Dillon was named an Associated Press Third-Team All-American following a standout junior season. Dillon, who declared for the 2020 NFL Draft in December, led the ACC and was sixth in the country with 1,685 rushing yards. Dillon left BC with 4,382 career rushing yards and 38 rushing touchdowns; both school records. His 4,618 all-purpose yards and 40 total touchdowns are also the most in Boston College history.

Following a breakout freshman campaign in 2017, Dillon was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was also voted to the FWAA and ESPN.com Freshman All-America teams. Dillon earned the George "Bulger" Lowe Award, "New England's Heisman Trophy", in 2017. He repeated that feat in 2019. For the third straight season, Dillon was named to the All-ACC first-team in 2019. His 14 career 150-yard rushing games were the most by any ACC player over the last 20 seasons. Dillon finishes his career fourth all-time in rushing in the ACC; 227 yards shy of the record. - Boston College Football

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RB *AJ Dillon, Boston College
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01/02/20 - Eric Silvester, rSr/2022, Boston College, 5-10, 185 (DS#999 K) + More +

2019 ALL-NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): P Eric Silvester, Wagner, Jr.,...Handling all kicking duties for the Seahawks once again, Eric Silvester earns the first All-Conference honor of his three-year career, landing on the All-NEC First Team for his punting efforts. The junior finished the year averaging 39.9 yards per punt, including a career-long 59-yard punt at FBS member FAU. On the year, the two-time NEC Special Teams Player of the Week recorded 11 punts of 50 or more yards while placing 27 punts inside the opponents' 20-yard line. Silvester also finished the year 8-11 on field goals, including a career-long 49-yarder against Bryant, and a perfect 19-19 on PATs. - Wagner Football

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K Eric Silvester, Boston College
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12/14/19 - Ben Petrula, rSr/2022, Boston College, 6-5, 316 (DS#33 OG) + More +

Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is the new Boston College football coach. "Jeff's shown throughout his coaching career he is a tremendous leader with high integrity and a gift for teaching," BC athletic director Martin Jarmond said in a statement Saturday. "His passion, leadership and ability to recruit and develop student-athletes make him the right fit to lead Boston College to greater heights on and off the field." Hafley spent seven seasons in the NFL before joining the Buckeyes this year. The 40-year-old New Jersey native also has coached in college at Rutgers and Pittsburgh. Hafley, who coaches the Buckeyes defensive backs, has helped turn around an Ohio State defense that struggled last year but enters the College Football Playoff leading the nation in yards per play at 3.93. He is a finalist for the Frank Broyles Award that goes to the best assistant coach in college football.

Boston College fired Steve Addazio the day after the Eagles finished the regular season 6-6. He went 44-44 in seven seasons with BC and was hired by Colorado State to be its head coach this week. Hafley coached under Dave Wannstedt at Pitt and Greg Schiano at Rutgers before joining Schiano with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012 as assistant secondary coach. He spent two seasons with Cleveland and then three with San Francisco before joining new Buckeyes coach Ryan Day at Ohio State this year. Hafley will take over the team after Ohio State is finished with its postseason. The second-ranked Buckeyes (No. 2 CFP) will play Clemson in the national semifinals. Boston College wide receivers coach Rich Gunnell will lead the Eagles (6-6) in the Birmingham Bowl against No. 21 Cincinnati. - AP College Football

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OG Ben Petrula, Boston College
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12/10/19 - *AJ Dillon, Jr/2020, Boston College, 6-0, 247 (DS#9 RB) + More +

Boston College junior running back AJ Dillon announced Tuesday that he has elected to forego his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. Dillon's decorated career included becoming the all-time leading rusher and all-time leader in rushing touchdowns and total touchdowns in Boston College history. Dillon will not play in BC's bowl game versus Cincinnati on January 2 in Birmingham, Ala. He leaves BC with 4,382 yards rushing, 38 rushing touchdowns along with 236 yards receiving and two receiving touchdowns. His 4,618 all-purpose yards are the most in Boston College history.

"Ever since I was a kid playing Pop Warner, it was always my dream to play in the National Football League," said Dillon. "To have this opportunity now to go chase a childhood dream is all I could ever ask for. I can't thank my coaches, teammates and family enough for all of their love and support throughout my time at Boston College. The BC community welcomed me with open arms when I committed and I will always be proud to call myself a BC Eagle." For the third straight season, Dillon was named to the All-ACC first-team in 2019. The all-time leading rusher in Boston College history with 4,382 yards, Dillon is fourth nationally in rushing yards (1,685) and rushing yards per game (140.4) in 2019. - Boston College Football

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RB *AJ Dillon, Boston College
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12/08/19 - Chibueze Onwuka, rSr/2023, Boston College, 5-11, 286 (DS#62 DT) + More +

2019 ALL-MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE THIRD TEAM (COACHES): Down Lineman - Chibueze Onwuka, Buffalo,...Onwuka has had a strong season on the defensive line. The junior tackle has 42 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks on the season. He has been a key contributor to a Buffalo rush defense that ranks sixth in the nation. - Buffalo Football

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DT Chibueze Onwuka, Boston College
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12/04/19 - John Phillips, rSr/2020, Boston College, 6-6, 310 (DS#31 OG) + More +

2019 ALL-ACC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): OG - John Phillips, Boston College; 114,...Graduate student John Phillips was named first-team All-ACC for the first time in his career. One of the highest rated offensive linemen for BC in 2019, Phillips was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week once this season. Phillips started all 12 games at right guard and played 932 snaps this season. His overall grade of 72.5 ranks second in the ACC among guards according to Pro Football Focus. His 87.3 pass block grade per PFF is the best of any ACC offensive guard. Phillips allowed just one sack and six QB hurries on 317 pass blocks this season. - Boston College Football

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OG John Phillips, Boston College
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12/04/19 - *AJ Dillon, Jr/2020, Boston College, 6-0, 247 (DS#9 RB) + More +

2019 ALL-ACC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): RB - AJ Dillon, Boston College; 168,...For the third straight season, junior running back AJ Dillon was named to the All-ACC first-team. The all-time leading rusher in Boston College history with 4,382 yards, Dillon is third nationally in rushing yards (1,685) and rushing yards per game (140.4) in 2019. His 14 career 150-yard rushing games are the most by any ACC player over the last 20 seasons (Lamar Jackson 13, Dalvin Cook 12). Dillon is 227 yards away from setting the ACC record for career rushing yards. The New London, Conn., native is a semifinalist for the Doak Walker and Walter Camp Player of the Year Award in 2019. Dillon is third nationally and leads the ACC with 4,382 career rushing yards. Among the top 10 NCAA active career rushing leaders, Dillon has played in the fewest amount of games. - Boston College Football

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RB *AJ Dillon, Boston College
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12/04/19 - Max Richardson, rSr/2021, Boston College, 6-0, 223 (DS#17 ILB) + More +

2019 ALL-ACC SECOND TEAM (COACHES): LB - Max Richardson, Boston College; 90,...Redshirt junior Max Richardson earned All-ACC second-team honors after a productive 2019 campaign. It marked the first time in Richardson's career he earned All-ACC accolades. Richardson leads the ACC in solo tackles and ranks third in the conference with 108 tackles. His 72 solo tackles rank fifth nationally. The Georgia native leads BC in tackles (108), TFLs (14.5) and sacks (3.5). He is 30th nationally with 14.5 TFLs and totaled five games with 10+ tackles in 2019. - Boston College Football

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ILB Max Richardson, Boston College
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12/04/19 - Zion Johnson, rSr/2022, Boston College, 6-3, 314 (DS#1 OG) + More +

2019 ALL-ACC SECOND TEAM (COACHES): OG - Zion Johnson, Boston College; 98,...Junior Zion Johnson was named to the All-ACC second-team at offensive guard after a standout first season at the Heights. Johnson finished as the highest-graded offensive linemen for BC in 2019. Johnson started six games, but played 90% of the snaps at left guard. A three-time ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week selection in 2019, Johnson was a key member of a BC offensive line that is fourth nationally in sacks allowed (0.92 per game) and seventh nationally in rushing offense (267.8 yards per game). Johnson has yet to allow a sack this season (0 sacks, one QB hit, five hurries) and has not allowed a QB pressure since the Syracuse game in week 10. - Boston College Football

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OG Zion Johnson, Boston College
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12/04/19 - Ben Petrula, rSr/2022, Boston College, 6-5, 316 (DS#33 OG) + More +

2019 ALL-ACC SECOND TEAM (COACHES): OT - Ben Petrula, Boston College; 85,...Junior Ben Petrula captured All-ACC second-team honors at offensive tackle after collecting All-ACC honorable mention accolades a season ago. Petrula started all 12 games at right tackle, playing 890 snaps in 2019. He allowed just one sack in 311 pass attempts in 2019. The New Jersey native was one of the highest rated run blockers at tackle in the ACC according to Pro Football Focus. - Boston College Football

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OG Ben Petrula, Boston College
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12/04/19 - Alec Lindstrom, rSr/2022, Boston College, 6-3, 299 (DS#5 C) + More +

2019 ALL-ACC THIRD TEAM (COACHES): C - Alec Lindstrom, Boston College; 72,...Redshirt sophomore Alec Lindstrom was named All-ACC third-team center. In his first year as a starter, Lindstrom was a vital part of a BC offensive line that is fourth nationally in sacks allowed (0.92 per game) and seventh nationally in rushing offense (267.8 yards per game). He played 900 snaps at center, missing only one snap during the regular season when the starters were in the game. - Boston College Football

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C Alec Lindstrom, Boston College
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12/04/19 - *Hunter Long, rJr/2021, Boston College, 6-5, 254 (DS#3 TE) + More +

2019 ALL-ACC THIRD TEAM (COACHES): TE - Hunter Long, Boston College; 63,...Redshirt sophomore tight end Hunter Long was named to the All-ACC third-team. Long's 89.2 receiving grade from Pro Football Focus ranks first among ACC tight ends. Long totaled 26 receptions for 464 yards and two touchdowns in 2019 and averaged 17.8 yards per reception. - Boston College Football

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TE *Hunter Long, Boston College
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12/04/19 - *Tyler Vrabel, rJr/2022, Boston College, 6-6, 315 (DS#19 OT) + More +

2019 ALL-ACC HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): OT - Tyler Vrabel, Boston College; 29,...Redshirt freshman Tyler Vrabel was named All-ACC honorable mention. One of the top freshmen in the nation, Vrabel was the starter in all 12 games at left tackle in 2019. Vrabel has not yielded a sack on 314 pass blocks in 2019 and allowed just one QB hit and eight hurries this season. His 81.7 pass block grade per Pro Football Focus ranks fourth among ACC tackles and he totaled six clean sheet performances (zero pressures allowed) during the regular season. - Boston College Football

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OT *Tyler Vrabel, Boston College
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12/02/19 - *AJ Dillon, Jr/2020, Boston College, 6-0, 247 (DS#9 RB) + More +

DEC 2 ACC RUNNING BACK OF THE WEEK: AJ Dillon, Boston College, Jr., RB, New London, Conn.,...Rushed for 178 yards as Boston College posted a 26-19 win at Pitt to become bowl eligible...Marked his 14th career 150-yard rushing game, the most by any player in the ACC over the last 20 years...His 20 career games of 100 yards or more tie for seventh-most in ACC history...Topped the century mark on Saturday with a season-long 61-yard run...Career-high 1,685 rushing yards this season leads the ACC and ranks fourth on Boston College's all-time list...Honored five times in 2019 as ACC Running Back of the Week. - Atlantic Coast Conference Football

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RB *AJ Dillon, Boston College
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