SMU vs. Boston College Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025

By: Jake Allman Updated 11/08/2025, 01:51 AM ET

SMU visits Chestnut Hill on Saturday morning, looking to stay hot in ACC play against a Boston College squad fighting through a brutal season. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM ET at Alumni Stadium, airing on ACC Network. The Mustangs have won four of the last five, most recently outlasting Miami 26-20 in overtime. Boston College, meanwhile, is still searching for its first conference win at 0-5 and enters this matchup on a five-game losing skid. Every matchup matters—see who’s favored in our expert college football picks.

SMU Preview

SMU’s success this year has been tied to the consistency of quarterback Kevin Jennings, who’s thrown for 2,119 yards with 17 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on 181 completions. He has pushed the ball vertically to Romello Brinson, who leads the team with 515 receiving yards and three scores. The run game adds needed balance behind T.J. Harden’s 456 yards and five touchdowns on 109 carries. SMU’s offensive line has had some injury issues with multiple linemen questionable, but the offense has still managed at least 26 points in four of its last five contests. On the other side of the ball, safety Isaiah Nwokobia anchors the defense with 65 total stops, helping the Mustangs limit big plays when it matters most.

Boston College Preview

Boston College continues to struggle on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Dylan Lonergan has posted 1,394 passing yards with nine touchdowns and three picks, but protection breakdowns have been common. Running back Turbo Richard provides some spark with 431 yards and five touchdowns on 88 carries, though the Eagles have often found themselves playing from behind. Lewis Bond remains a reliable target with 547 yards on 56 receptions, but Boston College’s attack has averaged just 17 points per game over its last five outings. Injuries continue to pile up for the Eagles, especially on the defensive front and in the secondary, which complicates the ability to contain SMU’s balanced offense.

SMU vs Boston College Prediction

SMU enters this matchup as a heavy favorite according to ESPN’s predictor, holding an 83.4% win probability. Given Boston College’s recent form and injury concerns, the Mustangs’ passing should be enough to control tempo early and extend drives. Expect SMU to pull away in the second half behind Jennings’ accuracy and Harden’s steady ground production.

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Prediction: SMU 34, Boston College 17