Boston College did not learn lesson from USC

Two weeks after an upset victory over USC, Boston College lost to Colorado State -- and proved it isn’t always possible to learn from opponents’ mistakes.

In this case, USC’s.

A week after a thrilling victory at Stanford, the Trojans suffered a letdown at Boston College and lost, 37-31.

Boston College apparently fell victim to the same condition in its 24-21 defeat.

“This is a devastating deal,” Boston College Coach Steve Addazio said. “You hope somehow, some way, they’re able to learn. When you let [games] get away, they’re gone forever. Sometimes I don’t think young guys get it. You get 12 shots and when they’re gone, they’re gone.”

Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson passed for 269 yards and two touchdowns, including one with just more than a minute left. And Colorado State managed to do one more thing USC could not: run.

Dee Hart, a transfer from Alabama, rushed for 116 yards, 96 more than USC rushed for against Boston College. His 43-yard gain set up the game-winning touchdown pass.

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