Louisville’s Defense Stops Boston College

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mark Sander returned an interception 30 yards for the decisive touchdown, and John Gainey made an end zone interception as time expired to preserve No. 22 Louisville’s 17-10 victory over Boston College on Saturday.

Sander’s interception, one of five off quarterback Glenn Foley, widened Louisville’s lead to 17-7 with 8 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter.

Boston College (4-5) could have won or tied on the game’s final play from the Louisville 31. Foley passed into the end zone to Ray Hilvert, but Gainey leaped to make the interception that ensured Louisville’s best record (9-1-1) since 1972.

Scouts from the Peach, All American and Liberty bowls watched the game. Louisville hasn’t played in a postseason game since the 1977 Independence Bowl.