Westford’s Bo MacCormack commits to play football at Syracuse University

After putting up monster numbers on the gridiron at Buckingham, Browne & Nichols this past fall, Bo MacCormack is looking ahead to the next stage of his football career.

The Westford resident and BB&N junior has committed to play at Division 1 Syracuse University.

A 5-foot-11, 200-pound junior running back, MacCormack was one of the top area high school prospects after rushing for 1,765 yards and scoring 31 touchdowns. He’s thrilled to be joining the Orange in 2025.

“It feels awesome to be honest,” said MacCormack, 18. “I’m really happy with my decision knowing where I’m going. I think the coaching staff is awesome and it’s a great place. I’m really excited.”

MacCormack fielded plenty of attractive offers from a number of high-profile schools, including Rutgers, Wisconsin, Costal Carolina, UConn and Boston College. But at the end of the day he opted to run with the Orange. He’s excited to work with offensive coordinator/running backs coach Jeff Nixon and incoming head coach Fran Brown.

“They’re the two best coaches in the country,” said MacCormack. “I think they have something special going on down there. I just really want to be a part of that. I feel like I can fit into that system really well.”

He got to tour the campus last week.

“I loved it,” said MacCormack. “I’ve been talking to them for a while since the new coaching staff came in. I obviously loved everything I heard. Going up there just made it even better seeing it in person. Everything about it was awesome.”

MacCormack has been a man on a mission over the past year, elevating his game in a big way. He helped lead BB&N to a 7-2 record his junior year, saving his best for last in a memorable 63-43 win over Tabor Academy to clinch the NEPSAC Bowl.

The three-year letterwinner was an unstoppable force, rushing for 430 yards on 41 carries and  scoring eight touchdowns. The converted QB also threw a halfback pass for a ninth TD strike, in addition to making an interception and leading his team in tackles.

“Those are freaky video game-like stats, like when kids play Madden,” said BB&N coach Mike Willey. “That’s one of those things that happens.”

“We just wanted to send the seniors out on a good note because they’ve done so much for the program,” said MacCormack. “I had that feeling that whole day, the fire just never went out. I never got tired and kept going. Our offensive line played amazing and coach Willey dialed up some great plays. It made my job a lot easier having them play next to me.”

MacCormack rushed for 1,765 yards on 238 carries, averaging 7.5 yards this season. He capped the year with 2,200 all-purpose yards, including a pair of kickoff returns en route to his 31 TD’s.

“Bo is the best high school player I’ve seen,” said Willey, a coach at BB&N since 2008. “I’ve been coaching for a long time and he’s the best. Not only is he very talented, but the attitude he brings every day, his work ethic and his leadership, he really is the complete football player. His teammates love him. He’s a team-first guy and the real deal.”

Since arriving at BB&N’s Cambridge campus, the running back quickly drew plenty of attention in his development.

“College coaches have been interested in him since he first got here,” said Willey. “There’s a obviously a lot of history that BB&N has. There have been some pretty good players here that have gone on to pretty good careers in college. Coaches take notice of that.”

The longtime coach feels Syracuse is a great destination for the blue chip prospect.

“I think it’s a good fit,” said Willey. “They were on him early and wanted him to be part of their program. It’s a smart move.”

Growing up in Westford, MacCormack first picked up the pigskin at age 7, and quickly accelerated in the sport playing in the local Pop Warner system.

“I had played quarterback my whole life until seventh grade,” said MacCormack. “But I’d always run the ball. I just loved the sport since I was a kid. It’s what my life has revolved around ever since.”

A freshman at Westford Academy, MacCormack transferred to Buckingham, Browne & Nichols the following year, repeating his freshman season. He attributes those early years with laying a solid foundation to build off of.

“Playing in Westford, having those coaches that helped in Pop Warner, and even my freshman year at Westford Academy helped get me to the spot I’m in now,” said MacCormack. “I’m just super grateful to all the people in the Westford and the BB&N community for all they’ve done. I can’t thank them enough.”