How can anyone look at the ACC's playoff projection for this year and not see Boston College Eagles as the most likely dark horse? everybody is penciling in Miami because of their schedule, but they lost their entire defensive front seven to the draft. Boston College Eagles's program has quietly returned 85% of its defensive production, a unit that finished 15th nationally in yards per play allowed last season. The path is there with the 12-team field, and our non-conference slate sets up for a strong resume. Why is the national conversation still ignoring a team with that kind of returning defensive foundation and a manageable schedule? The data supports our case more than half the teams getting preseason top-25 buzz.