Game Day Central: Boston College vs. Notre Dame
No. 18 Notre Dame is looking to make it five wins in a row, as the Fighting Irish (7-3) host the Boston College Eagles (3-7, 2-5 ACC). Blue & Gold gets you ready with what you need to know before today’s tilt.
Join us live on YouTube after the game as we break down BC vs. ND
GAME DAY INFORMATION
Date: Nov. 19, 2022
Site: Notre Dame Stadium
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. ET
Television/Streaming: NBC/Peacock
Radio: This game can be heard on Notre Dame IMG affiliates.
Series Facts: This is the 27th all-time meeting between Notre Dame and Boston College. The Fighting Irish lead the all-time series 17-9 and won the last meeting 45-31 on Nov. 14, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Head coaches: Boston College — Jeff Hafley (15-18, third season); Notre Dame — Marcus Freeman (7-4, first season).
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FIVE BOSTON COLLEGE PLAYERS TO KNOW
QB Emmett Morehead (14): In two starts in place of the injured Phil Jurkovec, Morehead has thrown for 660 yards and 7 touchdowns. He is expected to start again Saturday.
WR Zay Flowers (4): Boston College’s all-time leading receiver has 921 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
DE Donovan Ezeiruaku (6): The sophomore defensive end leads Boston College in sacks (6), tackles for loss (11.5) and quarterback pressures (30).
DE Marcus Valdez (97): Boston College’s other starting edge rusher has 3 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss and 26 pressures.
CB Elijah Jones (20): Jones is tied for sixth nationally in passes broken up (12) and has two interceptions this season.
— Patrick Engel, Blue & Gold
GAME PREDICTIONS
Vegas line: ND -20.5 … Over/under 43
Oddshark prediction: ND 29, BC 15
Patrick Engel: Notre Dame 38, Boston College 21
Tyler Horka: Notre Dame 36, Boston College 10
Mike Singer: Notre Dame 38, Boston College 9
Todd Burlage: Notre Dame 31, Boston College 20
Steve Downey: Notre Dame 34, Boston College 19
Full staff predictions article
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