Boston College Seeks Progress in Final Three Games

Boston College has three games left in the 2026 season and needs two wins to become bowl eligible. The Eagles are 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with road games against Notre Dame and Miami framing a matchup with Syracuse.

Safety Marcus Upton said the team’s approach remains to focus on winning one game at a time. Coach Bill O’Brien likewise emphasized concentrating on each play, limiting mistakes and taking advantage when opponents falter.

The challenge begins against Notre Dame, which has been called for 31 penalties totaling 287 yards this season, fewest in the country. Boston College has 72 penalties for 610 yards, ranking 117th nationally. The Eagles also need to improve their tackling and red-zone defense: Florida State and Duke scored on all 12 of their combined trips inside Boston College’s 25-yard line. Notre Dame and Miami both rank among the top 55 teams in red-zone offense.

Boston College’s offense will also need a clearer plan, particularly by making better use of its running game. In the recent loss to Florida State, sophomore running back Bo MacCormack III averaged 6.6 yards per carry, but the Eagles called four straight passes on their final drive and turned the ball over on downs.

Keeping the games against Notre Dame and Miami competitive would be a meaningful result for the Eagles, even as both opponents are heavily favored. Boston College closes the season against Syracuse, which presents a more evenly matched opportunity to reach the six wins needed for bowl eligibility.