Boston College’s injury picture didn’t change much Wednesday night, and that means the Eagles are still carrying plenty of absences into Saturday’s matchup with No. 21 SMU.
Linebacker Bodie Kahoun is out again after missing the last two games with an injury he suffered against Rutgers. Kahoun had six tackles before leaving that game, and Boston College has felt his absence in the linebacker rotation. In his place, the Eagles have leaned on Zacari Thomas and Kemori Dixon.
The availability report also lists defensive back Cameron Martinez, defensive tackle Chris Marable Jr., defensive back Isaiah Farris, linebacker Justin Medlock, running back Sedric Addison, offensive linemen Pape Abdoulaye Sy and Michael Crounse, and tight end Kaelan Chudzinski as unavailable.
Marable has already missed the last three games, while Crounse’s injury dates back to the season opener against Cincinnati. With Marable sidelined, Cameron McGee has moved into the starting lineup, and DJ Williams has started at center for Boston College.
There are two names still worth monitoring as the week moves forward. Torrence is questionable after returning against Maine and making an immediate splash on special teams by forcing a fumble on the opening kickoff.
He then sat out last weekend’s game against Virginia Tech because of an injury. Torrence is working back from a knee injury that kept him out for most of the 2025 season.
Clough is also questionable after missing the last two games. The redshirt sophomore started the opener against Cincinnati at tight end and caught four passes for 31 yards. If he’s able to return, Boston College would get one of its more trusted options back at a spot that has produced only 10 catches for 100 yards through the first four games.
Boston College comes in at 2-2 after a 21-14 loss to Virginia Tech. The Eagles will take on SMU on Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, with kickoff set for noon ET on The CW.
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