SMU Mustangs vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: SMU Mustangs vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: ACC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

Alumni Stadium is the site where the Boston College Eagles (1-8) will try to beat the SMU Mustangs (6-3) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Boston College opens this matchup as 12.0-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 55.5.

The SMU Mustangs step onto the field holding a record of 6-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Mustangs played the Miami Hurricanes and went home with a win by a final score of 26-20. The SMU Mustangs ended up rushing 25 different times and tallied 23 yds, earning them an average of 0.9 yards per tote. When the final whistle blew, they ran 70 plays for 388 yds. SMU allowed 26 completions on 38 attempts for a total of 274 yards, and a completion rate of 68.4%. On the ground, the Mustangs gave up 159 yards on 40 attempts, which is an average of 4.0 yds per run surrendered.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the SMU Mustangs have an average of 30.8 PPG. As a unit they're averaging 111.0 yards rushing ranking them 119th in Division 1. The Mustangs have attained 3,492 total yards this year. When it comes to scoring, SMU has amassed 18 touchdowns via the pass and 14 touchdowns on the ground. SMU has compiled 178 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 56 infractions for 557 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 14 times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Mustangs are allowing 2,702 yds which puts them in 136th in Division 1. They are allowing 300.2 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 57.7%. For the year, they have yielded 402.8 yards per contest putting them at 104th in the country. They have surrendered 18 touchdowns by air as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 2.9 yards per run and 102.6 rushing yards per game on the season. In total, they have conceded 923 running yards through 9 games. The Mustangs are sitting in 37th in the nation in terms of team defense, giving up 21.2 points per game.

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The Eagles head into this matchup 1-8 for this season. When they last played, the Eagles walked away with a loss by a score of 25-10 against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Boston College rushed for 0.4 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 12 yds on 33 attempts. The Eagles finished the contest with 281 yards while they ran 78 plays (3.6 yards per play). The Eagles passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 69.2%, surrendering 299 yards on 18 for 26 through the air. Boston College conceded 29 rush attempts for 159 yds (5.5 yards per rush).

When looking at their scoring prowess, the Eagles are sitting 85th in D-1 holding an average of 24.9 points per contest. The Boston College Eagles have an average of 361.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 88th in the country. The Boston College offense has compiled 500 yds of penalties on 59 violations, ranking them 37th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 10 picks while conceding 7 fumbles and they have been able to record 181 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Eagles have earned 2,420 passing yards along with an average of 268.9 throwing yards per game, which is ranked 29th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 92.1 yards per game via the rush and have run for 829 yards in total.

The Eagles are giving up 33.3 PPG, which has them 124th in Division 1. Boston College has allowed the opposition a total of 1,463 yards on the ground (162.6 yards per contest) as well as 18 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have conceded 19 touchdowns through the air in addition to 253.3 yards per outing, which has them in 111th in college football. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 596 plays, which ranks 106th in Division 1. They have earned 5 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions this season. Over the course of the season, they have given up 300 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Mustangs -12.0

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