Live Blog From Boston College Football's Red Bandanna Game vs SMU

The Eagles are looking for their second win of the season against the Mustangs on Saturday afternoon.

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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The Boston College Eagles (1-8, 0-5 ACC) football team continues its home stand as it hosts the SMU Mustangs (6-3, 4-1 ACC) on Saturday afternoon. 

SMU will enter the matchup riding momentum as the team earned a big 26-20 overtime win over the No. 18 Miami Hurricanes last weekend.

Other wins the Mustangs have earned this year include East Texas A&M 42-13, Missouri State 28-10, Syracuse 31-18, Stanford 34-10, and Clemson 35-24 while their three losses were at the hands of Baylor 48-45 in double overtime, TCU 35-24, and Wake Forest 13-12. 

Boston College, on the other hand, has not won a game since its season opener. 

After the Eagles defeated the Fordham Rams 66-10 on Aug. 30, they have been on an eight-game losing streak which includes defeats to Michigan State 42-40 in double overtime, Stanford 30-20, Cal 28-24, Pitt 48-7, Clemson 41-10, UConn 38-23, No. 14 Louisville 38-24, and most recently No. 10 Notre Dame 25-10 last Saturday night. 

This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams. SMU leads the all-time series 2-1.

The game will also be the program's annual Red Bandanna Game which honors the life and legacy of Welles Crowther who lost his life in the 9/11 attacks.

“Red Bandanna week is huge,” said Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien on Tuesday after practice. “What Welles Crowther meant to this program, to this university, and what he did, he’s a great example of what BC is all about. So we understand that very much.”

Live Blog:

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4th

• The clock his 0:00 and SMU wins. SMU 45, Boston College 13.

• TOUCHDOWN: A broken tackle results in a touchdown for SMU by running back Derrick McFall. SMU 45, Boston College 13.

• TOUCHDOWN: Boston College scores its first touchdown of the day with a five-yard reception from Dylan Lonergan to Jordan McDonald. SMU 38, Boston College 13.

• TOUCHDOWN: SMU strikes again with six-yard touchdown run by running back Derrick McFall. SMU 38, Boston College 6.

3rd

• The third quarter is done. 15 more minutes of action. SMU 31, Boston College 6.

• Boston College turns the ball over on downs after going for it on 4th-and-3 and Dylan Lonergan getting sacked.

• TOUCHDOWN: The Mustangs tack on another score on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Kevin Jennings to Matthew Hibner. SMU 31, Boston College 6.

• TOUCHDOWN: SMU scores another touchdown on a 61-yard pass from Kevin Jennings to Yamir Knight. SMU 24, Boston College 6.

• Boston College is forced to punt to open the second half.

2nd

• FIELD GOAL: After a quick sideline pass by Dylan Lonergan, kicker Luca Lombardo drills a 36-yarder as time expired in the half. BC gets the ball to start the second half. SMU 17, Boston College 6.

• As Lee Corso would say... Not so fast my friend. Boston College gets the ball in the final seconds of the half after a tipped interception by Josiah Griffin. The Eagles are in long field goal range.

• FIELD GOAL: Boston College gets on the board with a 31-yard field goal by kicker Luca Lombardo, putting him at a perfect 13-of-13 on the year. SMU 17, Boston College 3.

• TOUCHDOWN: SMU adds to its advantage with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Kevin Jennings to Jordan Hudson (not that one). SMU 17, Boston College 0.

• Boston College DL Quintayvious Hutchins is banged up after a play. He was down on the field for a few moments before being helped off by the medical staff.

• Boston College gets within three yards of points, but comes up empty-handed after Lonergan threw an incomplete pass on 4th-and-3.

1st

• The first quarter is in the books. SMU 10, Boston College 0.

• Dylan Lonergan enters the game in place of Grayson James, who has two fumbles on the day.

• FIELD GOAL: SMU capitalizes off the turnover call and extends its lead with a 20-yard field goal. SMU 10, Boston College 0.

• Grayson James fumbles the ball on a sack and SMU recovers at the BC34. James' arm looked to be in the throwing motion, but the refs did not agree and confirmed the turnover after a review.

• TOUCHDOWN: SMU strikes first on a one-yard touchdown run by running back Derrick McFall. The extra point attempt was successful. SMU 7, Boston College 0.

• Boston College's defense forces a three-and-out to start the game. After a fair catch, the Eagles take over at their own 37-yard line.

Pregame

• Boston College wins the coin toss and defers. SMU will get the ball first.

• DB Ashton McShane, who was also a game-time decision, is dressed and warming up. He is expected to play.

• Boston College OL Jude Bowry, who was listed as a game-time decision, is out today. He is not dressed out on the field for warmups.

• The weather is gloomy, but there is no more rain in the forecast and it is expected to clear up. The temperature will be in the high 50s for a majority of the game.

• Boston College football has shared photos of the Red Bandanna uniforms the team will be wearing today.

For Welles 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/8eGpL5I3ad

— Boston College Football (@BCFootball) November 8, 2025

• BC quarterback Grayson James will get the start against the Mustangs, his third of the season.

• Kickoff is set for noon ET.

How to Watch

Who: Boston College Eagles and SMU Mustangs

When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at noon ET

Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Mass. 

TV: ACC Network

Radio: WEEI 850 AM

Last Outing, SMU: The Mustangs earned a home 26-20 overtime win over the Miami Hurricanes at home on Saturday. 

Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles suffered their eighth straight loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 25-10 on Saturday at home.

Last Meeting: The last time these two teams met was on Nov. 16, 2024. SMU defeated Boston College 38-28 in Dallas, Texas.