Georgia Tech 17, Boston College 14 (USATSI)
The Yellow Jackets open the 2016 season with a win in Ireland against an ACC rival.
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Corey Griffin (14) runs back an interception during the first quarter of the game against the Boston College Eagles at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) runs the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) breaks past the Boston College Eagles defense during the first quarter at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) runs the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) breaks past the Boston College Eagles defense during the first quarter at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) runs the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles players enter the Aviva Stadium home of the Irish Rugby and Football Unions before the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) runs in the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) runs the ball during the second quarter of the game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Brant Mitchell (51) at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) drops back to pass during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) throws a pass against the Boston College Eagles defense during the first quarter at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) against the Boston College Eagles during the first half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) drops back to pass during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) breaks past the Boston College Eagles defense during the first quarter at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fans in the rain against the Boston College Eagles at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) throws a pass against the Boston College Eagles at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Ricky Jeune (2) runs at Boston College Eagles defensive back Gabriel McClary (14) at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) runs against the Boston College Eagles at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) hands the ball off to running back Dedrick Mills (26) against the Boston College Eagles at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs against Boston College Eagles defensive back John Johnson (9) at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs against Boston College Eagles defensive back John Johnson (9) at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Ricky Jeune (2) is tackled during the game against the Boston College Eagles at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson during the game against Boston College at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs against Boston College Eagles defensive back John Johnson (9) at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson during the game against Boston College at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) breaks a tackle from Boston College Eagles linebacker Connor Strachan (13) during the fourth quarter at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) and head coach Paul Johnson during the game against Boston College at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) breaks a tackle from Boston College Eagles linebacker Connor Strachan (13) during the fourth quarter at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fans during the third quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles wide receiver Chris Garrison (81) catches a pass during the third quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) dives over the line for a touchdown with only 35 seconds of the fourth quarter remaining of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) dives over the line for a touchdown with only 35 seconds of the fourth quarter remaining of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs with the ball late in the fourth quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles tight end Tommy Sweeney (89) catches a pass in the end zone but lands out of bounds during the third quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; ESPN announcer Paul Carcateria interviews victorious Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson after the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) runs in a 6 yard touchdown during the third quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fans sing along with the band during the third quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fans during the third quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles quarterback Patrick Towles (8) runs in a 6 yard touchdown during the third quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs with the ball late in the fourth quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) dives over the line for a touchdown with only 35 seconds of the fourth quarter remaining of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) celebrates the winning touchdown in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) celebrates the winning touchdown in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) celebrates his touchdown with only 35 seconds of the fourth quarter remaining of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Boston College Eagles cheerleaders perform behind the Keough-Naughton Trophy during the first quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) celebrates the winning touchdown in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Christian Philpott (82) celebrates with the Keough-Naughton Trophy after the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsSep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Christian Philpott (82) kisses the Keough-Naughton Trophy after the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets captains defensive lineman Patrick Gamble (91), offensive lineman Andrew Marshall (50) and quarterback Justin Thomas (5) celebrate with the Keough-Naughton Trophy after the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Patrick Gamble (91) and wide receiver Christian Philpott (82) kiss the Keough-Naughton Trophy after the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) celebrates the winning touchdown in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Dublin, IRL; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Christian Philpott (82) celebrates with the Keough-Naughton Trophy after the game between the Boston College Eagles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports