Boston College secures a major recruiting win as Demeterius Thompson flips from Southeast Missouri State, earning a four-star rating and bolstering the Eagles’ edge rush. Is Bill O'Brien’s staff redefining BC’s recruiting strategy—and can they hold onto standout OL Brady Beckenhus amid interest from Wisconsin? AJ Black explores how under-the-radar talent like Sterling Sanders and Thompson signal promise for the Eagles’ future, while flip season looms large. Meanwhile, BC basketball faces mounting concerns despite back-to-back wins. Donald Hand’s shooting slump—just 10% from three—raises questions about offensive consistency and the team’s ability to compete in the ACC. Upcoming tests against Davidson and a daunting out-of-conference schedule, including road games at Notre Dame and Cincinnati, challenge the Eagles to rebound from a 1-10 football season. Can BC basketball find its missing star power before the schedule gets tougher?