DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
SMU defeated Boston College 45–13 in a dominant performance. SMU covered by 21.5; Game went Over by 3.5. The market closed at SMU -10.5 and the Blue Chip model made it SMU -14.6 - a gap of 4.1 points toward SMU, of which 3.1 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Starter Grayson James was benched after fumbling twice in the first quarter; backup Dylan Lonergan went 25-of-37 for 232 yards with a TD and an INT. This QB uncertainty could persist against Georgia Tech.
BC managed only 13 points, all from field goals in the second quarter, and failed to score a touchdown until late. The offense has been ineffective, averaging just 13 points per game in ACC play.
SMU's Kevin Jennings threw three touchdowns of 25, 61, and 37 yards, exposing BC's secondary. The defense allowed 326 passing yards and 45 points, indicating a weakness against big plays.
Coach Bill O'Brien opted to go for it on fourth-and-3 inside the 5 and fourth-and-2 near midfield, both unsuccessful. These decisions reflect a desperate strategy that may continue against Georgia Tech.
The loss extended BC's losing streak to nine games, their worst since 1978. The team is 1-9 overall and 0-6 in ACC play, with low morale and little momentum heading into a home game against No. 16 Georgia Tech.
At kickoff, conditions at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) were Clear, 54°F with winds of 9 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
54°F
| Measure | SMUAway | Boston CollegeHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,543 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 5,895 miles | 9,338 miles |
| Body clock | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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