Max Tucker is a key part of the Boston College Eagles’ secondary. The defensive back is a ball hawk and expert at locking up the best wide receiver on the opposing team.
Let’s examine Tucker’s availability ahead of the Eagles’ Week 13 showdown with the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday.
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Is Max Tucker Playing Today?
No, Max Tucker is not playing in today’s game against North Carolina. According to ESPN reporter Pete Thamel, the Eagles will be without their star defensive back due to an injury sustained against SMU.
During the week, Sports Illustrated reported that Tucker was viewed as day-to-day by Eagles coach Bill O’Brien. However, it’s now clear that the sophomore ball hawk will be unable to join his team against the Tar Heels in its crunch matchup.
Tucker is one of two key defensive backs who’ll be missing today’s game. Fellow standout Bryquice Brown will also be absent after suffering an injury against SMU. Other players set to miss the matchup include, but aren’t limited to, cornerback Amari Jackson, linebackers Owen McGowan and Kam Arnold, and running back Turbo Richard.
How has Max Tucker performed this season?
Max Tucker has been immense for the Boston College Eagles in 2024. The defensive back has amassed a stat line of 25 total tackles, two pass breakups, two interceptions and one fumble recovery in 10 games. He has stepped up in his sophomore season to be a leader in the team’s locker room and on the field as a lockdown defender.
His best game of the season was against the Michigan State Spartans, when he recorded four tackles, one interception and one pass deflection in a Boston College win. The Eagles will miss his stellar play against North Carolina.
The Boston Eagles are 5-5 heading into the game, and they’ll need to record positive wins in their remaining matchups to earn bowl-eligibility. It all starts with a matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Edited by R. Elahi