Boston College vs Notre Dame Prediction Football Picks Today 11/1/25

In this article we will formulate a Boston College vs Notre Dame prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 1st at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup. 

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

The Boston College Eagles are 1-7 (0-5) this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 38-24 last week. Boston College trailed 21-10 at halftime, but did cut the deficit to 31-24 in the fourth, before allowing a late score to seal the loss. The Eagles were out gained by a total of 504-360, went 6-16 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at three in the game. Grayson James went 23-46 for 244 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Jordan McDonald rushed for 80 yards on 19 carries. Kaelan Chudzinski led the receivers with four catches for 80 yards and one score in the loss. The BC defense recorded one sack and one tackle for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Boston College lost to UConn by a score of 38-23 and Clemson by a score of 41-10. The Eagles have lost seven games in a row and they are currently last in the ACC standings. Boston College has scored 26.8 points per game with 268.9 passing yards and 102.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 34.4 points against per game this season. BC has not announced who will start at quarterback, so we will see either Dylan Lonergan or Grayson James under center, while Lewis Bond has 56 receptions for 547 yards and one score this year. 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 5-2 this season after they defeated USC by a score of 34-24 in their last game. Notre Dame led 14-13 at halftime, but trailed 24-21 in the third quarter, before scoring 13 straight points for the win. The Fighting Irish out gained USC by a total of 442-396, went 3-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. CJ Carr went 16-26 for 136 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Jeremiyah Love rushed 24 times for 228 yards and one score. Jordan Faison led the receivers with six receptions for 60 yards in the win. The ND defense recorded two sacks and six tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Notre Dame defeated NC State by a score of 36-7 and Boise State by a score of 28-7. The Fighting Irish have won five games in a row and they are currently the best Independent team. Notre Dame has scored 39.1 points per game with 270.4 passing yards and 191.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.3 points against per game this season. CJ Carr has thrown for 1,758 yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jeremiyah Love has rushed 124 times for 758 yards and nine scores this season. 

Why the Boston College Eagles will win

• Boston College has won six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
• Notre Dame has lost three of its last four road games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Boston College has covered the spread in each of its last six games against AP-ranked teams.
• Notre Dame has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four road games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Boston College has won the first half in four of its last five home games against opponents from the FBS Independents.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Boston College has lost each of its last 13 games against AP-ranked teams at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
• Notre Dame has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its last six games in November.
• Boston College has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against teams from Indiana.
• Notre Dame has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Notre Dame has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Boston College’s last seven home games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
• Eight of Notre Dame’s last nine November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boston College is one of only five FBS teams with 100% success rate on field goals and extra points this season.
• Boston College ranks T131st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.1).
• Notre Dame ranks 3rd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (13).
• Notre Dame ranks 7th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (6.3).

Boston College vs Notre Dame Prediction 

Notre Dame comes into this matchup with a five game winning streak and they have scored at least 34 points in four of their last five games. The Fighting Irish were fortunate to get past USC in their last game, but they dominated the other four teams during this streak. Boston College has lost seven games in a row and they have allowed at least 38 points in four straight games. The Eagles have scored 23+ points in two straight games and with their defense struggling, I like the over here. 

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