Fordham at Boston College - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, August 30th 2025 (2:00 PM EDT)
Boston College -35.0 (53.5) (0)  Open: -34.5 | 53.5
Boston College 66 - Fordham: 10

 
Rams (0 - 1) (0 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 10 - 66 (10 - 66 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Boston College -10   (SP+ BC -3)
BC Win prob: 99% | Cover: 47%
Eagles (1 - 2) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Bill O'Brien (7 - 5)
Avg Score : 42 - 27 (66 - 10 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 5) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 1)
 
Fordham's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Fordham at Boston College+35.053.5L 10 - 66ON

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Fordham's Schedule
Boston College's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Boston College vs Fordham-35.053.5W 66 - 10OY
Sat 9/6 Boston College at Michigan State+3.545.5L 40 - 42OY
Sat 9/13 Boston College at Stanford-14.044.5L 20 - 30ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Boston College vs California-1.5
Sat 10/4 Boston College at Pittsburgh+5.5
Sat 10/11 Boston College vs Clemson+6
Sat 10/18 Boston College vs UConn-6.5
Sat 10/25 Boston College at Louisville+11.5
Sat 11/1 Boston College vs Notre Dame+8.5
Sat 11/8 Boston College vs SMU+1.5
Sat 11/15 Boston College vs Georgia Tech+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/29 Boston College at Syracuse+1.5

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 5, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 5, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Boston College's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
FOR0%100%000%000%660%0%0000
BC#63 (.22)48% (41)4240% (100)2.33 (122)7452% (26)3943.9 (71)#38 (.04)33% (27)27.336% (40)30% (20)3.6 (70)34.71.30.7
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
FOR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BC#89 (.16)41% (93)41% (96)2.87 (99)16441% (78)1764 (58)#56 (.15)42% (74)40% (40)44% (104)3.64 (51)401.21.8



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FOR Offense110100%00000000%0%0%0%0%
BC Defense327.31033.1%3.60.7 - - - - - 55%44%36%30%17%.04
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FOR Defense166660%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
BC Offense3426647.7%3.91.323467743942.635%64%40%52%12%.22

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Fordham10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Boston College330:5123.352%50%4.734.71.30.76.32.7130.2
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
FOR Offense10%0%000000%0%0
BC Defense355% (108)36% (40) - - - - .01 (50)2.43 (36)56% (26)12% (46)0.91 (63)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
FOR Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
BC Offense335% (135)40% (100)28.773.72.65 (62)-.17 (133)2.33 (122)100% (1)8% (51)0.46 (135)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FOR Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
BC Defense344% (28)30% (20) - - - - - - 1 (87).09 (35)1.7 (110)31% (85)24% (40).04 (25)6% (70)2 (70)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FOR Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
BC Offense364% (3)52% (26)31.742.7393.79.212.410 (7)1 (23).42 (42)1.3 (118)30% (65)31% (70).33 (72)5% (54)1.9 (90)

Fordham's Power Ratings
Fordham's Power Rating: #NR
Fordham's Offense Rating: #NR
Fordham's Defense Rating: #NR
2025 Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Fordham's 2025 Expected Record: -
Fordham's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Fordham's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Fordham's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average Patriot Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Fordham:    Boston College: 9.975

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Fordham:    Boston College: 2.9




Boston College's Power Ratings
Boston College's Power Rating: 9.975 #47
Boston College's Offense Rating: 14.25 #58
Boston College's Defense Rating: 2.21 #35
2025 Talent Rating: 792.00 #56
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Boston College's 2025 Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1
Boston College's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.9 #64
Boston College's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.5 #54
Boston College's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.4 #67

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 852.82
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Fordham Scoring
Offense: 10 PPG
Offense on Road: 10
Defense: 66 PPG
Defense on Road: 66

Fordham's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Boston College 37
Fordham 27

Total Points: 64

Boston College Scoring
Offense: 42 PPG
Offense at Home: 66
Defense: 27.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 10

Boston College's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202508/30Boston College66Fordham10Boston CollegeBoston College -35.0Boston College53.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Boston College111 Overs
Fordham000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#NR) Fordham Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )

Fordham Highlights

Fordham Deficiencies
Fordham has a really bad Offense
Fordham Defense Gives up a Lot of Points

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatBCFOR
OverallOver#32—
OffenseOff#39—
DefenseDef#44—
Special TeamsST#54—
PassingPass#13—
RushingRush#98—
Run BlockRBLK#82—
Pass BlockPBLK#27—
Route RunningWR Rt#22—
TacklingTkl#97—
Run DefenseR Def#40—
Pass Rush DefPRush#33—
Coverage DefCov#61—

Rematch from Week 1
Boston College -35.0 (53.5)
Boston College won vs Fordham this year (66-10)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Alumni Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: FOR | BC
Depth Chart: FOR | BC
Rosters: FOR | BC
(#47) Boston College Info
Power Rating: 9.975 #47
Offense Rating: 14.25 #58
Defense Rating: 2.21 #35
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.9 #64
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.5 #54
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.4 #67
Talent Rating: 792.00 #56
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1

Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 64%, Run: 35%
Good Offense Success Rate of 48%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.9 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Good Pass Success 52%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 33%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Good Run Def Success 36%
Great Pass Def Success 30%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position

Record at home: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)

Boston College Notes
(9/9) QB Lonergan a baller, Pass Off good, can't run
(8/12) QB1 Lonergan (TR - Bama) beat James for job
(5/15) WR Bond back, Harris a playmaker. Solid group
(5/15) BC feels RB room is deep & talented, strong TY
(5/15) OL added two D2 portals? Must trust depth
(5/15) DL added 6 portals, but four from D2. No clue
(3/21) QB James took over LY, Lonergan (Bama) add
(3/21) RB, Pemberton (BSU) added, depth has exp
(3/21) OL 3/5 back, bad LY, needs to improve
(3/21) Def below avg LY. Need to find a pass rush

Boston College Highlights
Boston College is Undefeated at Home
Boston College is Undefeated vs Spread at Home

Boston College offense is good on 3rd downs
Boston College has a really good defense (#27)
Boston College has a good pass defense (#20)
Boston College Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#25)

Boston College Deficiencies
Boston College Fumbles a Lot (#113)
Boston College Can Not Run the Ball (#130)
Boston College offense is not Explosive (#120)
Boston College run game is really bad (#100)


  
Fordham's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Gunnar Smith6312152%697445.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jamell James268503.322
Ricky Parks276802.59
Yohan-Li Louis72002.912
Gunnar Smith331320.417
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jack Freeburg9152016.948
Jack Betten496124.070
Nodin Tracy98509.420
Matt Buron477019.356

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Fordham's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
James Conway170000
Alex Kemper100001
Andrew Osmun80001
Sam Buerkle61101
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
John Scott III41101
Sam Buerkle61101
James Conway170000
Jalyn Evans20000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Andrew Osmun80001
Sam Buerkle61101
John Scott III41101

Boston College's OC Will Lawing
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Dylan Lonergan (Tr)9012373%991918.1
Grayson James55100%1901038.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Turbo Richard4315823.713
Jordan Mcdonald154613.18
Anthony Ferrucci41403.55
Bo MacCormack III4912.35
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Lewis Bond2927509.532
Reed Harris11196217.846
Jeremiah Franklin1917519.221
Turbo Richard12149212.449

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Boston College's DC Tim Lewis
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Omar Thornton205101
KP Price201000
Owen McGowan183100
Carter Davis131101
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Omar Thornton205101
Owen McGowan183100
Carter Davis131101
Daveon Crouch112111
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Syair Torrence40003
Max Tucker90001
Amari Jackson30001