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| MATCHUP | Boston College Eagles | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-5 | 8-1 |
| Spread | +29.5 -112 | -29.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +1800 | -5000 |
| Total | Over 52.5 (-112) | Under 52.5 (-108) |
| Where | Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN | |
| When | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC | |
Boston College vs Notre Dame Prediction
In this Boston College vs Notre Dame prediction for this College Football Week 11 matchup on Saturday, November 14th, Notre Dame is coming as huge -29.5 home favorites. Notre Dame has been the superior team this season and the no.11 ranked squad in the whole country so far. They have lost only once in their nine games played and have been undefeated at home, but they are just 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games. The Fighting Irish are the 9th-best team in the nation both offensively and defensively for a +24.7 point differential and have been dominating Boston College historically, having won all of their last ten head-to-head meetings and are 4-1 against the spread. The spread is big and for a reason but let’s lay it here with Notre Dame at home.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
Notre Dame has an 8-1 record. They are coming off a 31-24 home win against Miami and will face SMU and Syracuse next.
Offensively, Notre Dame averages 39.3 points per game, ranking 9th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 14.6 points per game, which is 9th. Notre Dame averages 439.3 total yards per game (263.7 passing and 175.7 rushing), while allowing 251.1 total yards per game (87.1 rushing and 164.0 passing). They average 67.3 plays per game and 6.5 yards per play on offense, while allowing 56.7 plays per game and 4.4 yards per play on defense. Notre Dame averages 22.7 first downs per game on offense and 15.1 first downs per game on defense. They are averaging 0.2 turnovers per game and forcing 2 turnovers per game.
CJ Carr leads Notre Dame with 2,168 passing yards with 67.6% completed passes and 21 touchdowns. Nolan James Jr. leads the team in rushing yards with 571, while Jordan Faison has a team-high 574 receiving yards and 44 receptions. Defensively, Drayk Bowen has a team-high 45 total tackles (24 of them solo), while Boubacar Traore leads the team with 4 sacks.
Boston College Eagles Preview
Boston College has a 4-5 record and a 2-4 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 24-31 home loss against Florida State and will face Syracuse and Miami next.
Offensively, Boston College averages 21.9 points per game, ranking 109th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 27 points per game, which is 91st. Boston College averages 351.4 total yards per game (185.6 passing and 165.9 rushing), while allowing 343.9 total yards per game (156.6 rushing and 187.3 passing). They average 63.7 plays per game and 5.5 yards per play on offense, while allowing 66.2 plays per game and 5.2 yards per play on defense. Boston College averages 19.8 first downs per game on offense and 20.6 first downs per game on defense. They are averaging 1.6 turnovers per game and forcing 1.7 turnovers per game.
Mason McKenzie leads Boston College with 1,616 passing yards with 57.2% completed passes and 10 touchdowns, and he leads the team in rushing yards with 676. Javarius Green has a team-high 322 receiving yards and 31 receptions. Defensively, Anthony Palano has a team-high 76 total tackles (36 of them solo), while Demetrius Ballard and E’Lla Boykin are tied for the team lead with 4.5 sacks.
Boston College Eagles @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Trends: Week 11
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Notre Dame has won each of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Boston College has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked teams.
- Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its last nine November games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games against opponents from the FBS Independents.
- Boston College has lost the first half in 33 of its last 36 games against AP-ranked teams.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Boston College has covered the spread in each of its last nine games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Notre Dame has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Notre Dame’s last five games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Boston College’s last seven November games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, CJ Carr ranks 1st in the league for TD:INT ratio (21.00) this season.
Boston College Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Javarius Green leads Boston College for receptions (31) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Notre Dame is one of only two FBS teams to ranks top 10 in points per game and points allowed per game this season.
- Notre Dame ranks 3rd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (251.1).
- Boston College ranks T7th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (12).
- Boston College ranks T131st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (30.0).
