Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 11/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+28.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

Alumni Stadium is the location where the Boston College Eagles (1-6) will attempt to beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-2) on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Boston College opens this contest as 28.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 57.5.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish come into this game with a record of 5-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Fighting Irish stepped onto the field against the USC Trojans and notched a win by a score of 34-24. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish ran the rock 44 times and totaled 306 yards, earning them an average of 7.0 yds per carry. For the game, they tallied 70 plays which converted into 442 yds. Notre Dame allowed 22 pass completions on 42 attempts for a total of 328 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.4%. On the ground, the Fighting Irish gave up 68 yds on 29 attempts, which calculates to 2.3 yds per run allowed.

Regarding scoring points, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have an average of 39.1 points per game. As a unit they have an average of 191.7 yards via the ground game ranking them 33rd in D-1. The Fighting Irish currently have 3,235 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Notre Dame has amassed 14 touchdowns via the pass and 20 touchdowns via the ground. Notre Dame has tallied 166 1st downs, and they have committed 43 penalties for 381 yards. They have surrendered the football 7 times.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Fighting Irish have given up 1,800 yds which puts them in 92nd in the nation. They are giving up 257.1 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 56.5%. During this campaign, they are allowing 357.9 yards/game which ranks them 59th in Division 1. They have allowed 10 touchdowns through the air in addition to 6 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.2 yards per tote and 100.7 yards on the ground per contest so far this season. In total, they have allowed 705 yards via the ground game in 7 games. The Fighting Irish are sitting in 40th in the country regarding team defense, allowing 21.3 PPG.

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The Eagles head into this matchup 1-6 for this season. In their last game, the Eagles took a defeat with a final score of 38-24 against the Louisville Cardinals. Boston College ran the football for 3.2 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 116 yds on 36 attempts. The Eagles finished the game with a total of 360 yds on 82 plays (4.4 yds per play). The Eagles secondary gave up a completion percentage of 53.6%, surrendering 187 yards on 15 out of 28 through the air. Boston College allowed 31 running attempts for 317 yds (10.2 yds per carry).

The Boston College Eagles maintain an average of 371.0 yards per contest, ranking them 83rd in Division 1. The Boston College offense has accrued 420 yds of penalties on 50 infractions, which ranks 56th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 102.1 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 817 yards for this year. They have tossed 7 interceptions while conceding 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 160 1st downs. When discussing their scoring prowess, the Eagles rank 76th in Division 1 holding an average of 26.8 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Eagles have thrown for 2,151 yards through the air as well as an average of 268.9 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 31st in Division 1.

The Eagles are surrendering 34.4 points per contest, ranking them 126th in D-1. Boston College has surrendered a total of 1,304 rushing yards (163.0 yards/game) and 16 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have conceded 17 touchdowns through the air in addition to 247.6 yards/outing, which has them sitting 112th in Division 1. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 541 plays, which is 98th in college football. Their defense has 4 fumbles and 5 interceptions on the season. This season, they have given up 275 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Fighting Irish/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Fighting Irish -28.5

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