Up Next: Notre Dame at Boston College
- godcountryirish
- Oct 31, 2025
- 2 min read
As the leaves turn orange in New England, the air thickens with the scent of rivalry. On November 1, the storied "Holy War" between Notre Dame and Boston College reignites at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. For the Fighting Irish, hungry for a playoff push, this ACC crossover could be a tune-up. For the Eagles, it's a desperate attempt to right the ship against an opponent that's owned the series for over a decade.
The game will take place on November 1 @ 3:30 ET on ESPN. Notre Dame arrives as heavy favorites in a matchup lopsided by talent, tradition, and recent history. The Irish (5-2) have rebounded from early-season stumbles—a heartbreaker at Miami (27-24) and a thriller loss to Texas A&M (41-40)—with gritty wins. Head coach Marcus Freeman's squad boasts a top-25 scoring defense and a balanced attack that's averaging 280 yards through the air and on the ground.
Boston College, meanwhile, limps into the fray under coach Bill O'Brien, mired at the bottom of the ACC standings. O'Brien's spread offense has sputtered, managing just 18 points per game, while the run game—once a BC staple—has been grounded by injuries and inconsistency.
Prediction: Irish Roll
This feels like a mismatch on paper, but the Holy War's magic has a way of muddying the script. Notre Dame's superior talent and momentum should prevail, but BC's home crowd could force a sloppy start. Look for the Irish to pull away in the second half behind the legs of Love and Price. Will the Eagles summon their inner Doug Flutie for a miracle? Or does CJ Carr rebound and firmly establish himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the nation? Either way, this will prove to be another “Holy War” for the history books.
Go Irish!
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