No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish host the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, November 14 at 3:30 p.m. EST in a Week 11 college football game.
Notre Dame enters 8-1 after defeating Miami (FL) 31–24 on November 7. Boston College enters 4-5 after falling to Florida State 31–24 the same day.
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Notre Dame ranks third nationally in total defense, allowing 251.8 yards per game. The Irish allow 164.7 passing yards per game — eighth in the FBS — and 87.1 rushing yards per game — ninth nationally. They surrender 14.6 points per game, tied for ninth.
Boston College ranks 50th in total defense, giving up 343.9 yards per game. Its defense allows 187.3 passing yards and 156.6 rushing yards per game. The Eagles allow 27 points per game, ranking 91st.
Boston College permits scores on 91.9% of opponent red zone trips — 121st in the FBS. Notre Dame converts 87.2% of its red zone opportunities — 53rd nationally.
Notre Dame leads the FBS with a +16 turnover margin. Boston College ranks 56th with a +1 margin. Notre Dame averages 31.9 penalty yards per game — second in the FBS. Boston College averages 67.8 penalty yards per game — 114th.
Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr has thrown for 2,168 yards, 21 touchdowns and one interception with a 67.6% completion rate. Boston College quarterback Mason McKenzie has 1,616 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions on a 57.7% completion rate. McKenzie also leads the Eagles in rushing with 676 yards and five touchdowns on 145 carries.
The game airs on NBC and Peacock. The opening line favors Notre Dame by 30.5 points. Notre Dame is 4-4-1 against the spread; Boston College is 5-4.
Notre Dame hosts No. 25 SMU on November 21. Boston College hosts Syracuse on November 21.
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