The Boston College Eagles (2-2) visit the No. 21 SMU Mustangs (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on The CW. DraftKings lists the spread at SMU -20.5 with a total of 56.5; moneylines are Boston College +900 · SMU -1600. Below is our Boston College vs SMU preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Boston College vs SMU Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Boston College at No. 21 SMU |
| Records | Boston College 2-2 · SMU 3-1 |
| Spread | SMU -20.5 |
| Moneyline | Boston College +900 · SMU -1600 |
| Total | 56.5 |
| Venue | Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | The CW |
| Head Coaches | Boston College: HC Bill O'Brien, OC Bill O'Brien · SMU: HC Rhett Lashlee, OC Garin Justice / D'Eriq King / Rob Likens |
Boston College Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Boston College Eagles are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 34-15 at Cincinnati; Sep 11 — W 28-21 vs Rutgers; Sep 19 — W 22-16 vs Maine; Sep 26 — L 21-14 vs Virginia Tech. Most recently, Boston College lost to Virginia Tech 21-14 at home. Through 4 games, Boston College is averaging 19.8 points scored and 23.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Bill O'Brien (head coach since 2024). Bill O'Brien also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Ted Roof.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Mason McKenzie (QB) — 61/108, 759 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Mason McKenzie (QB) — 74 carries, 363 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Dawson Pough (WR) — 8 receptions, 146 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: E'Lla Boykin (DL) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Anthony Palano (LB) — 40 total tackles
Strengths: Mason McKenzie’s production on the ground (363 rushing yards). Questions: An offense averaging 19.8 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Mason McKenzie); the response to a 21-14 loss to Virginia Tech.
SMU Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The SMU Mustangs are 3-1 overall, 1-1 in ACC play, and they are ranked No. 21 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 7 — W 27-24 at Florida State; Sep 12 — W 56-10 vs UC Davis; Sep 19 — L 41-31 at Louisville; Sep 26 — W 34-24 vs Missouri State. Most recently, SMU beat Missouri State 34-24 at home. Through 4 games, SMU is averaging 37.0 points scored and 24.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Rhett Lashlee (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinators: Garin Justice / D'Eriq King / Rob Likens. Defensive coordinators: Maurice Crum Jr. / Rickey Hunley Jr..
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Kevin Jennings (QB) — 97/126, 1,453 yards, 12 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Kendrick Raphael (RB) — 62 carries, 373 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Yamir Knight (WR) — 27 receptions, 345 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Jimmy Wyrick (S) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Tyren Polley Jr. (S) — 24 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 37.0 points per game; Kevin Jennings’s passing volume (1,453 yards); Kendrick Raphael’s production on the ground (373 rushing yards). Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Kevin Jennings).
How to Watch Boston College vs SMU
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
- TV / Streaming: The CW
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.