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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
Author Profile
- John is VP of NGSC Sports and head of our New England operations. He covers sports in the America East, Big East, ACC, Hockey East conferences.
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