Boston College Eagles, Looking to Play Spoiler, Host SMU Mustangs

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With three games left in the 2025 college football season, the Boston College Eagles are desperate for a four-quarter effort to snap their current eight-game losing streak. They host SMU this Saturday afternoon in the second game of a three-game homestand.

Last Week’s Battle: BC vs. Notre Dame

Last Saturday, BC pushed #10 Notre Dame hard. A one-score game in the third quarter (12-10) gave Alumni Stadium fans hope for an upset. However, the Fighting Irish closed strong, scoring the final 13 points for a 25-10 victory.

Offensive Struggles: Offensive balance remains a massive problem for the Eagles. BC managed only 12 net rushing yards despite winning the time of possession battle. Nine penalties further hampered their efforts.
Defensive Standouts: Notre Dame RB Jaramiyzh Love had a huge day on the ground, rushing for 138 yards and two scores, which ultimately provided the margin of victory.

Matchup Preview: SMU Mustangs (Coming Off Upset)

The SMU Mustangs (26-7 overall in their last 33 games) are riding high after upsetting #10 Miami, 26-20, in overtime last weekend—their highest-ranked win since 1983.

Statistical Similarities & Differences

These two teams share some glaring statistical trends:

Category	SMU Mustangs	Boston College Eagles
Passing Yards/Game (Avg)	277.0	268.9
Rushing Yards/Game (Avg)	111.0	92.1 (Worse)
Yards Allowed/Game (Avg)	402.8	415.9 (Worse)

Conventional Wisdom: This profile suggests a game featuring lots of points and yards gained for both sides.

SMU’s Defensive Edge: Turnovers

While SMU gives up yardage, they excel at creating game-changing stops:

Turnovers Gained: 1st in FBS (22 total)
Interceptions: 4th in FBS (14)
Fumbles Forced: 5th in FBS (8)
Defensive Touchdowns: 6th in FBS (3)
Red Zone Defense: 4th in FBS (0.647 points allowed per trip)

Coaching Corner

SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee: Holds a 35-15 record in four years, with 29 wins in his first three seasons—second most in program history
BC Head Coach Bill O’Brien: Holds a 23-23 record in two seasons