- Matchup: Boston College Eagles vs SMU Mustangs
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: CW
- Betting Odds: Mustangs favored by 20.5 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 56.5
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On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Boston College Eagles (2-2) will challenge the SMU Mustangs (3-1) at the Gerald J. Ford Stadium. SMU is entering this game as the favorite, with a spread of 20.5 points. The anticipated over/under for total points is set at 56.5.
The Boston College Eagles are coming off a 2-2 season thus far. In their most recent outing, the Eagles faced off against the Virginia Tech Hokies, resulting in a 21-14 defeat. During that matchup, they executed 61 plays, accumulating 261 offensive yards. Boston College ran the ball 38 times for a total of 150 yards, achieving an average of 3.9 yards per carry. On the defensive side, the Eagles allowed 223 rushing yards on 42 attempts, translating to 5.3 yards allowed per carry. They also permitted 22 completions out of 35 attempts for 147 yards, which equates to a 62.9% completion rate.
This season, the Eagles have amassed 1,410 total yards. In terms of touchdowns, Boston College has recorded 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns, alongside 7 turnovers. They’ve achieved 73 first downs and have been penalized 24 times for a total of 202 yards. The team’s rushing average stands at 162.8 yards per game, placing them 65th nationally. Offensively, they average 19.8 points per game.
Defensively, the Eagles have given up 663 passing yards, ranking them 29th in the nation. They surrender 165.8 passing yards per game and have a completion percentage against of 67.0%. Overall, they allow an average of 340.8 yards per game, placing them 65th in Division 1. They have permitted 7 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns, resulting in 175.0 rushing yards given up per game this season, totaling 700 rushing yards across 4 games. The Eagles rank 70th in the country in scoring defense, allowing 23.0 points per game.
On the other side, the SMU Mustangs enter the game with a 3-1 record. In their recent match against the Missouri State Bears, the Mustangs emerged victorious with a score of 34-24. In that game, SMU allowed the Bears 28 rushing attempts for just 68 yards (2.4 yards per carry). The Mustang defensive secondary gave up a completion rate of 64.7%, yielding 171 yards on 22-of-34 passing attempts. Overall, SMU compiled 592 yards of total offense by running 79 plays for an average of 7.5 yards per play. They averaged 3.2 yards per carry, finishing with 128 yards on the ground from 40 rushing attempts.
The Mustangs boast an impressive offensive average of 550.8 yards per game, ranking 2nd nationally. They have incurred 295 yards in penalties across 32 infractions, positioning them 26th in the league for penalties. Their rushing game has averaged 158.3 yards per contest, totaling 633 rushing yards for the season. Despite their offensive prowess, they have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 4 fumbles while securing 98 first downs. Scoring-wise, the Mustangs rank 35th in college football, averaging 37.0 points per game, with a total of 1,570 passing yards and an average of 392.5 passing yards per game, leading Division 1 in this category.
Defensively, the Mustangs allow 24.8 points per game, placing them 84th in the nation. They have given up 594 rushing yards (an average of 148.5 yards per game) and 6 rushing touchdowns this season. Through the air, they have surrendered 6 touchdown passes and rank 18th in the nation with 161.0 passing yards allowed per game. Their defense has been engaged for 250 plays thus far this season, ranking them 59th in college football, with a recorded total of 99 points allowed.
Who will prevail in this showdown between the Eagles and the Mustangs?
Pick: Bet on the Eagles +20.5
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