of Boston College Eagles visit no. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET from Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.
Notre Dame has won two straight since its only loss, at BYU on Oct. 17, and is coming off a home win over Miami (FL) on Nov. 7. Boston College has dropped two straight, including a lopsided loss at Duke. A loss in South Bend would leave the Eagles needing to beat Syracuse and Miami (FL) to become bowl eligible.
Below are the details on how to watch.
How to watch Boston College vs. Notre Dame
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
- Where: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
- TV: NBC
- Transmission: peacock
- Follow live: FOX Sports
Players to watch
Mason McKenzie runs Boston College’s offense with as much legs as his arm, leading the Eagles with 676 rushing yards and five scores on the ground.
That running ability matters against Notre Dame, which allows just 87.1 rushing yards per game. McKenzie ran for 170 yards and two scores in a 49-27 win at Georgia Tech on Oct. 24. He’s been sacked 22 times, though the Irish only have 17 sacks, so he could see more time than usual if Boston College stays out of long yardage.
After rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown against Florida State on Nov. 7, Bo MacCormack III has two 100-yard games this season.
He’s second at Boston College with 373 rushing yards and five rushing scores, and he’s been the Eagles’ best option for short teams. This is a much tougher test against a Notre Dame front that includes Boubacar Traore, who has four sacks. MacCormack’s ability to stay in front of the chains will decide how far McKenzie has to go in third.
CJ Carr has thrown one tackle all season and he’s only been sacked twice.
He completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three scores in a 31-24 win over Miami (FL) on Nov. 7. Boston College has just 16 sacks, so the Eagles’ best hope is in coverage, where they have 12 interceptions, four by Charlie Comella. Boston College allows just 187.3 passing yards per game, so Carr’s efficiency will face a real test against the Eagles.
Nine rushing touchdowns, the most at Notre Dame, belong to Nolan James Jr., who has not lost this season.
He ran for 107 yards and two scores against Navy on Oct. 31, one of his two 100-yard games this season. Boston College allows 156.6 rushing yards per game, so James should have room in the red zone. He also has three tackles out of the backfield, which gives the Eagles another thing to cover near the goal line.
Boston College vs. Notre Dame odds
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