The Boston College Eagles (5-5, 2-4 ACC) football team lost to the No. 14 SMU Mustangs 38-28 on Saturday evening in its final road game of the season.

Although the team didn't leave with the victory, the contest marked multiple firsts and bests for players, including linebacker Joe Marinaro.

Marinaro, a former walk-on who received a full scholarship earlier in the season, made his first career start at the middle linebacker position and tallied eight total tackles, a career high.

The graduate is one of five team captains and has primarily played on specials teams throughout his career in Chestnut Hill.

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