1931 Boston College Eagles football team
{{short description|American college football season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox college sports team season
| year = 1931
| team = Boston College Eagles
| sport = football
| image =
| image_size =
| conference = Independent
| record = 6–4
| head_coach = Joe McKenney
| hc_year = 4th
| captain = Joe Kelley[http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/bceagles.com/documents/2016/8/16/Boston_College_Media_Guide.pdf 2016 Boston College football media guide]. p. 178.
| stadium = Fenway Park
}}
{{1931 Eastern college football independents records}}
The 1931 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College as an independent during the 1931 college football season. The Eagles were led by fourth-year head coach Joe McKenney and played their home games at Fenway Park in Boston. The team finished with a record of 6–4.
Schedule
{{CFB schedule
| timezone = Eastern
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 26
| time = 2:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| opponent = Catholic University
| site_stadium = Fenway Park
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| score = 26–7
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Only Two 1930 Starters In Eagle Lineup Today |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78634940/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=September 26, 1931 |page=11 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 3
| time = 2:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| opponent = Dayton
| site_stadium = Fenway Park
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| score = 13–0
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Eagles In Shape To Battle Dayton |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78635180/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=October 3, 1931 |page=9 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 12
| time = 2:00 p.m.
| w/l = l
| opponent = Fordham
| site_stadium = Fenway Park
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| score = 0–20
| attend = 25,000
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Unconquered Rams Play Eagles Today |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78635344/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=October 12, 1931 |page=18 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 17
| w/l = l
| opponent = Villanova
| site_stadium = Fenway Park
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| score = 6–12
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Eagles Change Line For Villanova Tilt Today |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78635544/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=October 17, 1931 |page=11 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 24
| time = 2:00 p.m.
| w/l = l
| opponent = Marquette
| site_stadium = Fenway Park
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| score = 0–7
| attend = 5,000
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Eagles Out To Win Against Marquette |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78635711/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=October 24, 1931 |page=10 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news|title=Marquette Noses Out Boston College|newspaper=The Pittsburgh Press|date=October 25, 1931|page=23|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17676022/marquette_noses_out_boston_college/|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 31
| w/l = w
| opponent = Georgetown
| site_stadium = Fenway Park
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| score = 20–2
| attend =
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Boston College Triumphs, 20 To 2, Over Georgetown |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30912473/hartford_courant/ |newspaper=Hartford Courant |location=Hartford, Connecticut |agency=Associated Press |date=November 1, 1931 |page=38 |access-date=April 24, 2019 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 7
| time = 2:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| neutral = y
| opponent = Western Maryland
| site_stadium = Baltimore Stadium
| site_cityst = Baltimore, MD
| score = 19–13
| attend = 5,000
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=New Backfield Unit To Start For Eagles |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78635901/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=November 7, 1931 |page=10 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Taylor |first=Craig E. |title=State Eleven Forced To Bow In 19-13 Clash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78636150/the-baltimore-sun/ |newspaper=The Baltimore Sun |location=Baltimore, Maryland |date=November 8, 1931 |page=23 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Taylor |first=Craig E. |title=Boston Team Downs W. Md. (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78636181/the-baltimore-sun/ |newspaper=The Baltimore Sun |location=Baltimore, Maryland |date=November 8, 1931 |page=26 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 11
| time = 2:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=1931|team=Centre Colonels|title=Centre}}
| site_stadium = Fenway Park
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| score = 7–0
| attend = 12,000
| source = {{cite news |author= |title=Eagles's Full Power Against Center[sic] Team |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78636747/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=November 11, 1931 |page=24 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |author= |title=Centre Loses To Boston College By 7 To 0 Score |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78636584/the-owensboro-messenger/ |newspaper=The Owensboro Messenger |location=Owensboro, Kentucky |agency=Associated Press |date=November 12, 1931 |page=8 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 21
| time = 2:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| opponent = Boston University
| site_stadium = Fenway Park
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| gamename = rivalry
| score = 18–6
| attend =
| source = {{cite news|title=Harrington Stars as Boston College Wins|newspaper=Nashville Banner|date=November 22, 1931|page=15|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86289425/harrington-stars-as-boston-college-wins/|via=Newspapers.com}}{{cite news |author= |title=B. C. Heavy Favorite Over Pioneer Rival |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78636981/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=November 21, 1931 |page=9 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 26
| time = 1:45 p.m.
| w/l = l
| neutral = y
| opponent = Holy Cross
| site_stadium = Harvard Stadium
| site_cityst = Boston, MA
| gamename = rivalry
| score = 6–7
| attend = 25,000
| source = {{cite news |last=Webb |first=Melville E. Jr. |title=Crusader Expected To Top Eagle Today |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78637221/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=November 26, 1931 |page=1 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Webb |first=Melville E. Jr. |title=Crusader Expected To Top Eagle Today (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78637185/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=November 26, 1931 |page=31 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Webb |first=Melville E. Jr. |title=O'Connell's Run In Last Period Brings Holy Cross Triumph |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78637435/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=November 27, 1931 |page=1 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}{{cite news |last=Webb |first=Melville E. Jr. |title=O'Connell's Last Period Run Brings Holy Cross 7-6 Victory (continued) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78637556/the-boston-globe/ |newspaper=The Boston Globe |location=Boston, Massachusetts |date=November 27, 1931 |page=17 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }}
}}
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References
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