How to Watch SMU vs. Boston College: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 16, 2024

Updated Nov. 16, 2024 3:29 p.m. ET

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Brashard Smith will lead the SMU Mustangs (8-1) into their matchup against the Boston College Eagles (5-4) at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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Learn more about the SMU Mustangs and the Boston College Eagles.

How to Watch SMU vs. Boston College

• When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• SMU vs. Boston College Predictions

SMU's 2024 Schedule

SMU 2024 Stats & Insights

• SMU ranks 46th in total defense this season (341 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 446.1 total yards per game.
• Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 21st-worst in the FBS (251 passing yards allowed per game), SMU has had more success offensively, ranking 43rd in the FBS by totaling 249.6 passing yards per game.
• The Mustangs rank 38th in scoring defense this season (21.8 points allowed per game), but they've been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 40.1 points per game.
• Defensively, the Mustangs have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking third-best by surrendering just 90 per game. They rank 29th on offense (196.6 rushing yards per game).
• SMU has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (19th-best with a 46.6% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (23rd-best with a 33.1% third-down percentage allowed) this season.
• With 19 forced turnovers (11th in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (100th in the FBS), the Mustangs (+3) own the 46th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

SMU 2024 Key Players

Boston College's 2024 Schedule

Boston College 2024 Stats & Insights

• From an offensive perspective, Boston College is compiling 354.2 total yards per game (97th-ranked). It ranks 73rd in the FBS on defense (372.7 total yards allowed per game).
• Boston College's passing game has been sputtering, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 178.7 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, giving up 243.3 passing yards per contest (102nd-ranked).
• From an offensive angle, the Eagles are generating 27.6 points per contest (72nd-ranked). They rank 56th in the FBS on defense (23 points allowed per game).
• The Eagles are generating 175.6 rushing yards per game on offense this season (49th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 129.3 rushing yards per game (44th-ranked) on defense.
• From an offensive perspective, Boston College is generating a 43.9% third-down conversion percentage (35th-ranked). It ranks 52nd in the FBS on defense (36.8% third-down rate allowed).
• The Eagles own a +4 turnover margin this season, which ranks 33rd in the FBS.

Boston College 2024 Key Players

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