 During the 2016 season the Eagles showed improvement from the previous year, finishing with a 7-6 overall record and a 2-6 ACC record after going winless in conference play the year before.This was Addazio's 3rd time in 4 seasons recording 7 wins with the Eagles.Boston College began their season in Dublin, Ireland, where they faced Georgia Tech football in the Emerald Isle Classic, and subsequently lost 14-17.