Syracuse at Boston College - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Syracuse Orange at Boston College Eagles

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Saturday, November 21st 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Alumni Stadium - Chestnut Hill, MA  (ACC)

 
Orange (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Fran Brown (13 - 12)
Avg Score : 20 - 35 (17 - 40 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.2 - 8.8 (#87)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 6) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
SYR 2nd straight Road Game
BC is playing their 6th straight game
SYR is playing their 8th straight game
Our Line: Boston College -4.5  (SP+ BC -5)
Projected Score: SYR: 27 - BC: 31 (58)
BC Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
SYR Travel: 257 miles
Eagles (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Bill O'Brien (9 - 16)
Avg Score : 25 - 33 (26 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#83)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
 
Syracuse's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Syracuse vs New Hampshire-18.5
Sat 9/12 Syracuse vs California+5.5
Thu 9/17 Syracuse at Pittsburgh+17
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/3 Syracuse at UConn+5
Sat 10/10 Syracuse at Virginia+18.5
Sat 10/17 Syracuse vs Louisville+15
Sat 10/24 Syracuse at North Carolina+7
Fri 10/30 Syracuse vs SMU+16.5
Fri 11/6 Syracuse vs Clemson+13.5
Sat 11/14 Syracuse at NC State+15.5
Sat 11/21 Syracuse at Boston College+4.5
Sat 11/28 Syracuse vs Notre Dame+29

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 0
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
Boston College's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Boston College at Cincinnati+8
Fri 9/11 Boston College vs Rutgers+2
Sat 9/19 Boston College vs Maine-20.5
Sat 9/26 Boston College vs Virginia Tech+0
Sat 10/3 Boston College at SMU+19.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/17 Boston College vs Pittsburgh+10
Sat 10/24 Boston College at Georgia Tech+14.5
Sat 10/31 Boston College at Duke+12.5
Sat 11/7 Boston College vs Florida State+8.5
Sat 11/14 Boston College at Notre Dame+32
Sat 11/21 Boston College vs Syracuse-4.5
Sat 11/28 Boston College at Miami+30

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, 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
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
SYR#127 (.03)38% (117)20.241% (95)2.61 (124)12335% (125)2172.98 (123)#129 (.28)45% (120)34.945% (98)46% (120)4.15 (113)54.91.90.8
BC#79 (.16)42% (66)25.442% (92)2.75 (106)10444% (50)2803.39 (99)#115 (.23)43% (82)32.844% (86)42% (72)3.82 (83)49.71.81
 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
SYR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BC0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SYR Offense1220.21737.7%2.981.9193401232173.447%52%41%35%19%.03
BC Defense1232.831.942.6%3.821 - - - - - 50%47%44%42%12%.23
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
SYR Defense1234.940.245.4%4.150.8 - - - - - 47%52%45%46%13%.28
BC Offense1225.425.742.4%3.391.8213841042803.340%58%42%44%17%.16

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
Syracuse1230:2819.435%47%6.254.91.90.84.81.6027.6
Boston College1229:1620.839%52%5.949.71.813.81.3127.6
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
SYR Offense1247% (89)41% (95)36.2123.13.412 (88) (122)2.61 (124)70% (83)11% (105)0.87 (115)
BC Defense1250% (70)44% (86) - - - - .12 (83)2.79 (51)70% (61)7% (127)1.04 (106)
 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
SYR Defense1247% (29)45% (98) - - - - .11 (78)2.92 (77)64% (24)8% (112)1.04 (107)
BC Offense1240% (128)42% (92)31.31043.316 (88).05 (104)2.75 (106)80% (14)10% (84)0.89 (106)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SYR Offense1252% (42)35% (125)19.234217.36.411.317 (30)15 (132).1 (124)1.6 (52)33% (94)24% (124).12 (128)8% (129)2.1 (44)
BC Defense1247% (57)42% (72) - - - - - - 6 (75).39 (121)1.7 (127)29% (117)33% (106).36 (99)5% (102)2 (75)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
SYR Defense1252% (114)46% (120) - - - - - - 5 (55).44 (131)1.5 (60)29% (106)33% (108).48 (132)5% (99)2.1 (90)
BC Offense1258% (9)44% (50)23.937.8280.27.411.720 (42)12 (60).25 (66)1.4 (125)31% (63)31% (54).32 (63)7% (99)1.9 (91)

Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: 3.49  #64
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 15.66  #46
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 17.17  #78
2026 Talent Rating: 868.00  #42
Blue Chip Ratio: 5%  #55
Syracuse's 2026 Expected Record: 3.2 - 8.8
Syracuse's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -13.1  #115
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.8  #115
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.0  #106

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 905.41
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9

Power Ratings Matchup
Syracuse: 3.49   Boston College: -0.41

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Syracuse: -13.1   Boston College: -8.5




Boston College's Power Ratings
Boston College's Power Rating: -0.41  #67
Boston College's Offense Rating: 12.14  #76
Boston College's Defense Rating: 14.46  #60
2026 Talent Rating: 862.00  #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #103
Boston College's 2026 Expected Record: 3.8 - 8.2
Boston College's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.5  #97
Boston College's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.3  #97
Boston College's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.1  #107

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 905.41
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9


Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 20.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 34.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 40.2

Syracuse's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Boston College 31
Syracuse 27

Projected Total Points: 58
Boston College Scoring
Offense: 25.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.7
Defense: 32.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 31.9

Boston College's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/29Syracuse12Boston College34Boston College -2.5Boston College54.5Under
202411/09Boston College37Syracuse31Boston College -5.5Boston College51.5Over
202311/03Syracuse10Boston College17Syracuse -3Boston College51.0Under
202211/26Boston College23Syracuse32Syracuse -10.5Boston College47.0Over
202110/30Syracuse21Boston College6Syracuse -6.5Syracuse51.5Under
202011/07Syracuse13Boston College16Boston College -15Syracuse53.5Under
201911/02Syracuse27Boston College58Syracuse -3Boston College59.0Over
201811/24Boston College21Syracuse42Boston College -5Syracuse61.5Over
201711/25Syracuse14Boston College42Boston College -4Boston College56.5Under
201610/22Boston College20Syracuse28Boston College -4.5Syracuse49.5Under
201511/28Syracuse20Boston College17Boston College -4.5Syracuse39.5Under
201411/29Boston College28Syracuse7Boston College -10Boston College0
201311/30Syracuse34Boston College31Boston College -2.5Syracuse0
201011/27Syracuse7Boston College16
200411/27Boston College17Syracuse43
200310/18Syracuse39Boston College14
200211/16Boston College41Syracuse20
200111/24Syracuse39Boston College28
200010/13Boston College20Syracuse13
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Boston College1074 Overs
Syracuse967 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams9 - 107 - 63 - 44 - 2
Road Teams10 - 96 - 72 - 44 - 3

(#64) SYR at (#67) BC
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatSYRBC
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #64 #67
SP+SP+ #115 #97
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #42 #45
Blue ChipsBC% #55 #103
Syracuse Notes
(2/17) Vibes: Uneasy, '25 a disaster but '24 was great
(2/7) Added 4 P4 starters on Def was big need
(2/6) QB Angeli back, LY a disaster after he went down
(2/6) Added QB Odom from Kenn St as a good backup
(2/6) RB Miller (Jax St) big add. Depth thin and inexp'd
(2/6) WR has lots of ? Weaver (M-OH) a good add
(2/6) OL is a mess of this looks really bad. Woof
(2/6) DL also a big ? Adeleye (UNLV) a big add, DT ?
(2/6) LBs have exp with 2 portal starters. Improved
(2/6) CBs look better w/ Ward (WKU) added. S as well
(2/6) New DC Kehres (Tol) huge add to fix awful Def
(2/6) Pivotal year 3 for Brown. Great '24, gross LY
Syracuse Injury Report
Boston College Notes
(2/15) Vibes: Low, O'Brien/NIL - this isn't working
(2/7) QB1? Only FCS Mason McKenzie has exp (2k, 14 TD)
(2/6) DC Ted Roof? Really? OC left for NFL in Jan
(2/6) RB Dickens (Lib) good add, have depth options
(2/6) WR has a lot of guys, none > 13 FBS rec.
(2/6) OL 7 portal adds, lots of G5/FCS risers. Have exp
(2/6) DL has some parts, lots of options. Nothing special
(2/6) LB couple of good portals, could be good unit
(2/6) CB has some good options, S has exp but avg
(2/6) Playing ND, Rutgers & Cincy OOC is suicide
Boston College Injury Report
Syracuse on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
SYR OffBC Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #117 #82
ExplosiveExp #96 #127
PPAPPA #127 #115
PowerPwr #46 #60
SP+SP+ #115 #107
Pts POPPO #123 #83
HavocHav #125 #126
Syracuse Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
SYR OffBC Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #95 #86
Run ExplRExp #115 #106
PPAExp #122 #83
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #124 #51
Stuff RateStuff #69 #43
TackleTak - NR
Syracuse Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
SYR OffBC Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #125 #72
Pass ExplPExl #52 #127
PPAExp #124 #121
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #105 #127
DB HavocDB #129 #102
Boston College on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCatBC OffSYR Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #66 #120
ExplosiveExp #93 #106
PPAPPA #79 #129
PowerPwr #76 #78
SP+SP+ #97 #106
Pts POPPO #99 #113
HavocHav #92 #114
Boston College Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCat
BC OffSYR Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #92 #98
Run ExplRExp #106 #107
PPAExp #104 #78
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #106 #77
Stuff RateStuff #55 #42
TackleTak - NR
Boston College Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCatBC OffSYR Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #50 #120
Pass ExplPExl #125 #60
PPAExp #66 #131
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #84 #112
DB HavocDB #99 #99
Program Comparison
BC 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'26 Profile: Remains Average G5

SYR 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Alumni Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Boston College beat Syracuse last year (34-12)
Boston College beat Syracuse in 2024 (37-31)
Boston College beat Syracuse in 2023 (17-10)

  
SYR's OC Jeff Nixon (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Amari Odom (Tr)18929165%25941988.9
Malachi Nelson (Tr)10419055%1163896.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ahmad Miller (Tr)163103556.376
Amari Odom (Tr)12034772.924
Tylik Hill2412905.415
Braden Davis8812011.433
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Cole Weaver (Tr)45642114.336
Noah Meyers (Tr)32357311.262
Darien Williams9112112.435
Tyshawn Russell884010.528

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SYR's DC Vince Kehres (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chris D'Appolonia (Tr)594124
Gary Bryant III535110
Tunmise Adeleye (Tr)488663
Antoine Deslauriers483102
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tunmise Adeleye (Tr)488663
Jamie Tremble103320
Jartavius Flounoy (Tr)226311
Keyshawn Johnson (Tr)105300
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chris Peal392007
Demetres Samuel Jr.371007
Nazir Ward (Tr)353106

BC's OC Vacant (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Mason McKenzie (Tr)14726755%205414N/AN/A
Bryce LaFollette (Tr)22100%15007.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Evan Dickens (Tr)2281325165.895
Mason McKenzie (Tr)11766265.7N/A
Nolan Ray (Tr)6728924.353
Bo MacCormack III154312.914
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Reed Swanson (Tr)57939816.567
Kaelan Chudzinski24313413.045
Dawson Pough13197115.252
Javarius Green (Tr)13150011.539

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BC's DC Ted Roof (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
KP Price933030
Anthony Palano (Tr)651142
Carter Davis592102
Isaiah Farris280006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Demetrius Ballard (Tr)133200
Carter Davis592102
Justin Medlock (Tr)251111
TJ Green251102
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaiah Farris280006
Ashton Cunningham130003
Syair Torrence50003