Syracuse closes 2025 with lopsided loss to Boston College on Senior Day

SYRACUSE, NY – It was 6-6 at halftime, but Boston College outscored Syracuse 28-6 in the second half to win Saturday’s regular-season finale 34-12 at the JMA Wireless Dome.

Boston College’s Turbo Richard scores a 16-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Photo Credits: Nate Polite

Fran Brown’s offense struggled once again, as true freshman quarterback Joe Filardi threw for just 65 yards. Since Steve Angeli’s season-ending injury in week four, the Orange offense hasn’t scored more than 18 points in a game. Brown said he plans to approach the quarterback position much differently next season.

“I’m going to make sure we’ve got four or five really good quarterbacks, especially when you’re able to use the portal,” Brown said.

Filardi throws a pass on the run. Photo Credits: Nate Polite

Dan Villari took a large portion of Saturday afternoon’s snaps at wildcat quarterback. In his final college game, the senior tight end rushed for 44 yards and Syracuse’s lone touchdown late in the fourth quarter. After the game, Villari reflected on his career in Orange.

Villari follows a block on a 10-yard run. Photo Credits: Nate Polite

“You’re not judged on your wins, you’re judged on your losses,” Villari said. “When times have been tough, I made sure to play hard for my teammates and show who I really am.”

Brown said Villari epitomizes what a Syracuse football player should be.

“If everyone on the team does what Dan does, we’ll reach all our goals,” Brown said.

Syracuse finishes the season 3-9 — its worst year since going 1-10 in 2020. The Orange place 17th and last in the ACC.