DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
California defeated Boston College 28–24 in a closely contested finish. California covered by 10.0; Game went Under by 2.5. The market closed at Boston College -6.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Boston College -3.3, an edge of 2.7 points toward California.
Boston College led 24-21 after a 71-yard TD run by Turbo Richard early in the fourth quarter, but allowed a 51-yard game-winning TD pass with 1:30 left and then had a potential go-ahead TD pass dropped in the end zone, followed by a game-sealing interception.
Dylan Lonergan completed 21 of 37 passes for 197 yards but threw two interceptions, including a crucial pick in the end zone with 15 seconds left. He also had a potential TD pass dropped, highlighting inconsistency in the passing game.
Turbo Richard rushed for 171 yards on 15 carries, including a 71-yard go-ahead TD run, providing a strong ground attack that could be key in upcoming games.
The defense allowed a 51-yard TD pass on a broken play and failed to stop Cal on a key fourth-and-1 that led to a go-ahead score, showing vulnerability in high-leverage situations.
With upcoming games at Pitt, then home vs Clemson, followed by Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, and SMU, the Eagles must address late-game execution and turnovers to avoid further losses.
At kickoff, conditions at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) were Clear, 71°F with winds of 6 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
71°F
| Measure | CaliforniaAway | Boston CollegeHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 2,683 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 909 miles | Bye week |
| Season total | 4,522 miles | 6,741 miles |
| Body clock | 12:30 | 15:30 |
| Rest | 6 days | 13 days |
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