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

Updated Nov. 16, 2024 3:33 a.m. ET

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

The game is on ESPN, if you're searching for how to watch.

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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 owns the 46th-ranked defense this season (341 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best with a tally of 446.1 yards per game.
• With 251 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 21st-worst in the FBS, SMU has had to rely on their 43rd-ranked passing offense (249.6 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
• The Mustangs own the 38th-ranked defense this year (21.8 points allowed per game), and they've been more effective offensively, ranking sixth-best with 40.1 points per game.
• The Mustangs rank 29th in rushing yards this season (196.6 rushing yards per game), but they've been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 90 rushing yards allowed per game.
• SMU has been firing on all cylinders on third down this year, owning the 19th-best mark in third-down percentage (46.6%) and 23rd-best in third-down defense (33.1% third-down conversion rate allowed).
• The Mustangs own the 46th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing 19 turnovers (11th in the FBS) while turning it over 16 times (100th in the FBS).

SMU 2024 Key Players

Boston College's 2024 Schedule

Boston College 2024 Stats & Insights

• Boston College ranks 97th with 354.2 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 73rd with 372.7 total yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
• Boston College's passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 178.7 passing yards per game. It has been better on defense, allowing 243.3 passing yards per contest (102nd-ranked).
• From an offensive perspective, the Eagles are compiling 27.6 points per game (72nd-ranked). They rank 56th in the FBS defensively (23 points surrendered per game).
• With 175.6 rushing yards per game on offense, the Eagles rank 49th in the FBS. Defensively they rank 44th, giving up 129.3 rushing yards per contest.
• Boston College ranks 35th in the FBS with a 43.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 52nd with a 36.8% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
• After forcing 17 turnovers (21st in the FBS) and turning the ball over 13 times (62nd in the FBS) this season, the Eagles own the 33rd-ranked turnover margin of +4.

Boston College 2024 Key Players

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