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GameDay Central: #16 Notre Dame vs. Boston College

Everything you need to know heading into the Notre Dame vs. Boston College matchup.
Bryan Driskell|
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No. 16 Notre Dame (8-2) gets another chance to improve its New Year's Six Bowl resume when it hosts Boston College this afternoon.

The Eagles have a potent offense, but its defense is one of the worst in the nation.

Here is everything you need to prepare for the game:

Time: 2:30 PM (Eastern)
TV: NBC (Mike Tirico, play-by-play; Doug Flutie - analysis; Kathryn Tappen - sideline)
Radio: Notre Dame Radio Network / SiriusXM (Channel 129)

Notre Dame Game Notes
Boston College Game Notes

The Series

Nicknamed the "Holy War," this game will be played for the 25th time. Notre Dame has a 15-9 all-time series lead. The first meeting was on Sept. 15, 1975, a game won by Notre Dame (17-3).

The Irish won the first four games, with Boston College's first win coming over the No. 1 ranked Notre Dame squad late in 1993 (41-39). After a Boston College win in 1994, Notre Dame rolled off four straight wins. The teams traded wins in 1999 and 2000 before Boston College went on a six-game win streak from 2001-04 and then 2007-08. 

Notre Dame currently has a six-game winning streak, with the last contest being a 49-20 Irish victory on Sept. 16, 2017.

The Coaches

Steve Addazio is finishing up his seventh season at Boston College. He's won seven games in all but one season, going 3-9 in 2015. 

The former Notre Dame assistant coach (1999-2001) has a 43-43 all-time record with the Eagles and a 56-54 overall record, which includes two seasons at Temple.

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly is in his 10th season in South Bend. He’s gone 89-36 with the Irish and holds a 260-93-2 overall record in 29 seasons.

The Matchup

Podcast: Previewing Notre Dame vs. Boston College

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Stacking Up: Notre Dame Offense vs. Boston College
Stacking Up: Notre Dame Defense vs. Boston College

Midweek Musings - BC Week

Video: Notre Dame Players Talk Boston College

Game Prediction

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Bryan Driskell
BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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