Week 5 · College Football
Boston College vs SMU prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives SMU a 88% chance to beat Boston College in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#99 Atlantic Coast Conference
Boston College
1% to make the 12
#23 Atlantic Coast Conference
SMU
18% to make the 12
The model's read
SMU is a heavy favorite — 88% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.
Boston College
12%
to win
SMU
88%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksBoston CollegeSMUNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
4 meetings all-timeSMU leads 3–1
Last met 2025 · Boston College 13–45 SMU— SMU won
Both sidelines
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