Boston College at Syracuse Game Matchup
Boston College logo Boston College Eagles at Syracuse OrangeSyracuse logo
Saturday, November 29th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Carrier Dome - Syracuse, NY  (ACC)

 
Eagles (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Bill O'Brien (7 - 5)
Avg Score : 28 - 24 (22 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.4 - 6.6 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 4)
BC coming off BYE
Our Line: Syracuse -5.5   (SP+ SYR -1)
Projected Score: BC: 26 - SYR: 32 (58)
SYR Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
BC Travel: 257 miles
Orange (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Fran Brown (9 - 3)
Avg Score : 34 - 29 (35 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.5 - 6.5 (#81)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 3) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 2)
 
Boston College's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Boston College vs Fordham-26
Sat 9/6 Boston College at Michigan State+3
Sat 9/13 Boston College at Stanford-5.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Boston College vs California-7
Sat 10/4 Boston College at Pittsburgh+4.5
Sat 10/11 Boston College vs Clemson+20.5
Sat 10/18 Boston College vs UConn-9
Sat 10/25 Boston College at Louisville+12
Sat 11/1 Boston College vs Notre Dame+21
Sat 11/8 Boston College vs SMU+8.5
Sat 11/15 Boston College vs Georgia Tech+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/29 Boston College at Syracuse+5.5

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Boston College's Schedule
Syracuse's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Syracuse vs Tennessee+12.555.5
Sat 9/6 Syracuse vs UConn-12
Fri 9/12 Syracuse vs Colgate-29
Sat 9/20 Syracuse at Clemson+22.5
Sat 9/27 Syracuse vs Duke-2
Sat 10/4 Syracuse at SMU+10.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Syracuse vs Pittsburgh-3.5
Sat 10/25 Syracuse at Georgia Tech+4.5
Fri 10/31 Syracuse vs North Carolina-6
Sat 11/8 Syracuse at Miami+17
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Syracuse at Notre Dame+23
Sat 11/29 Syracuse vs Boston College-5.5

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 3, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 3, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Syracuse's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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
BC#89 (.16)41% (93)28.241% (96)2.87 (99)16441% (78)1764 (58)#56 (.15)42% (74)23.840% (40)44% (104)3.64 (51)401.21.8
SYR#28 (.25)48% (14)34.145% (57)2.88 (98)8750% (5)3354.23 (38)#107 (.23)43% (91)29.242% (58)45% (114)4.29 (112)55.31.21.1
 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
BC0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
SYR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BC Offense1328.222.440.9%41.2183401641764.356%44%41%41%13%.16
SYR Defense1329.226.143.5%4.291.1 - - - - - 46%53%42%45%17%.23
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BC Defense1323.828.842.2%3.641.8 - - - - - 45%55%40%44%16%.15
SYR Offense1334.135.148.1%4.231.224422873353.137%62%45%50%16%.25

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Boston College1329:2517.843%50%4.2401.21.84.72330.3
Syracuse1331:0623.850%67%6.555.31.21.152129
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
BC Offense1356% (26)41% (96)38.2164.24.322 (55).01 (120)2.87 (99)72% (79)9% (53)0.86 (120)
SYR Defense1346% (23)42% (58) - - - - .12 (71)3.05 (77)82% (119)10% (54)1.1 (115)
 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
BC Defense1345% (12)40% (40) - - - - .05 (33)2.84 (43)82% (120)9% (96)0.92 (40)
SYR Offense1337% (130)45% (57)28.387.13.120 (67).07 (98)2.88 (98)78% (30)8% (30)0.81 (128)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BC Offense1344% (108)41% (78)13.922.2176.27.912.724 (38)7 (26).34 (29)1.9 (7)30% (50)32% (68).34 (68)4% (12)2.3 (11)
SYR Defense1353% (111)45% (114) - - - - - - 9 (76).35 (113)1.5 (26)31% (87)33% (101).43 (113)7% (44)2.1 (76)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BC Defense1355% (123)44% (104) - - - - - - 16 (10).23 (67)1.4 (12)32% (71)29% (43).2 (26)7% (36)1.8 (22)
SYR Offense1362% (5)50% (5)28.443.4335.27.711.829 (12)12 (85).37 (18)1.5 (89)31% (58)38% (4).34 (70)8% (117)2 (83)

Boston College's Power Ratings
Boston College's Power Rating: 4.57 #54
Boston College's Offense Rating: 16.27 #52
Boston College's Defense Rating: 11.70 #50
2025 Talent Rating: 786.00 #51
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Boston College's 2025 Expected Record: 5.4 - 6.6
Boston College's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.3 #62
Boston College's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #68
Boston College's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #55

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 826.12
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29

Power Ratings Matchup
Boston College: 4.57   Syracuse: 7.965

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Boston College: 0.3   Syracuse: 1.6




Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: 7.965 #40
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 21.14 #31
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 11.81 #51
2025 Talent Rating: 850.00 #32
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #56
Syracuse's 2025 Expected Record: 5.5 - 6.5
Syracuse's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.6 #56
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.7 #41
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.1 #76

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 826.12
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29


Boston College Scoring
Offense: 28.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.4
Defense: 23.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8

Boston College's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Syracuse 32
Boston College 26

Projected Total Points: 58
Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 34.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 35.1
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.1

Syracuse's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202411/09Boston College37Syracuse31Boston CollegeBoston College -5.5Boston College51.5Over
202311/03Syracuse10Boston College17Boston CollegeSyracuse -3Boston College51.0Under
202211/26Boston College23Syracuse32SyracuseSyracuse -10.5Boston College47.0Over
202110/30Syracuse21Boston College6SyracuseSyracuse -6.5Syracuse51.5Under
202011/07Syracuse13Boston College16Boston CollegeBoston College -15Syracuse53.5Under
201911/02Syracuse27Boston College58Boston CollegeSyracuse -3Boston College59.0Over
201811/24Boston College21Syracuse42SyracuseBoston College -5Syracuse61.5Over
201711/25Syracuse14Boston College42Boston CollegeBoston College -4Boston College56.5Under
201610/22Boston College20Syracuse28SyracuseBoston College -4.5Syracuse49.5Under
201511/28Syracuse20Boston College17SyracuseBoston College -4.5Syracuse39.5Under
201411/29Boston College28Syracuse7Boston CollegeBoston College -10Boston College0
201311/30Syracuse34Boston College31SyracuseBoston College -2.5Syracuse0
201011/27Syracuse7Boston College16Boston College
200411/27Boston College17Syracuse43Syracuse
200310/18Syracuse39Boston College14Syracuse
200211/16Boston College41Syracuse20Boston College
200111/24Syracuse39Boston College28Syracuse
200010/13Boston College20Syracuse13Boston College
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Syracuse964 Overs
Boston College966 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams9 - 97 - 53 - 44 - 1
Road Teams9 - 95 - 71 - 44 - 3

(#54) Boston College Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 4.57 #54
Offense Rating: 16.27 #52
Defense Rating: 11.70 #50
Overall SP+ Rating: 0.3 #62
Offense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #68
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #55
Talent Rating: 786.00 #51
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Expected Record: 5.4 - 6.6

Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 56%, Pass: 44%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 41%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4 PPO
Poor Run Success 41%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.64 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Boston College Notes
(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
(3/21) Took 6 FCS portals on lines, 4 Def, 2 Off.
(3/21) Off could be much improved if OL/QB jump.
(3/21) O'Brien central casting BC HC. 2nd yr staff
Boston College     Ratings Matchup     Syracuse
Power #54
#40
Off #52
#31
Def #50
#51
Talent #51
#32
SP+ #62
#56
SP+ Off #68
#41
SP+ Def #55
#76

Previous Matchups
Boston College beat Syracuse last year (37-31)
Boston College beat Syracuse in 2023 (17-10)
Syracuse beat Boston College in 2022 (32-23)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Carrier Dome
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: BC | SYR
Depth Chart: BC | SYR
Rosters: BC | SYR
(#40) Syracuse Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 7.965 #40
Offense Rating: 21.14 #31
Defense Rating: 11.81 #51
Overall SP+ Rating: 1.6 #56
Offense SP+ Rating: 30.7 #41
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.1 #76
Talent Rating: 850.00 #32
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #56
Expected Record: 5.5 - 6.5

Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 37%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.23 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Great Pass Success 50%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 43%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.29 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Awful Pass Def Success 45%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position


Syracuse Notes
(5/25) QB1? Angeli (ND) signed after spring vs Collins
(5/23) Cuse were 7-2 in 1 score games LY
(5/7) OL 2/5 back, Avg LY. 2 more have exp, Petry inj
(4/17) Fr OL Washington is 6'7, 380 lbs and can move.
(4/17) Top WR Pena in portal, big loss. Some depth
(4/8) QB Rickie Collins (So, LSU) named starter
(3/21) RB rebuild. Any ballers? On paper, not obv
(3/21) Def bad LY, returns a lot. DE/CB big needs
(3/21) HC Brown/staff great job in year 1
(3/21) Yr 2 much harder sched, less proven options


  
Boston College's OC Will Lawing
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Grayson James10616664%1202627.2
Dylan Lonergan (Tr)5683%23003.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Mcdonald5336136.841
Turbo Richard5527825.130
Vaughn Pemberton (Tr)6127624.541
Vincent Wilkins (Tr)2110815.155
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Lewis Bond67689310.349
Vincent Wilkins (Tr)37504613.675
Reed Harris17486428.672
Jeremiah Franklin27311311.534

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Boston College's DC Tim Lewis
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
KP Price812115
Daveon Crouch747233
Carter Davis431003
Max Tucker301002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Quintayvious Hutchins296480
Owen Stoudmire294320
Daveon Crouch747233
KP Price812115
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
KP Price812115
Amari Jackson180004
Ashton McShane201004

Syracuse's OC Jeff Nixon
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Steven Angeli243667%268307.4
Rickie Collins (Tr)55100%35007.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Yasin Willis3613013.626
Will Nixon197604.012
Dan Villari122912.47
Rickie Collins (Tr)41804.511
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Darrell Gill Jr.31562218.153
Umari Hatcher17273316.167
Justus Ross-Simmons9202222.455
Chris Long11163114.858

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Syracuse's DC Elijah Robinson
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Darian Chestnut604115
Devin Grant518223
Derek Mcdonald501020
Chris Thomas Jr. (Tr)444242
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
David Reese (Tr)228512
KingJoseph Edwards73310
Denis Jaquez Jr.223310
Devin Grant518223
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Darian Chestnut604115
Devin Grant518223
Chris Thomas Jr. (Tr)444242