ACC opponents meet when the No. 13 SMU Mustangs (8-1) and the Boston College Eagles (5-4) play on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The game will air on ESPN, starting at 3:30

DALLAS — SMU is all alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, and the 14th-ranked Mustangs have a direct path to the 12-team College Football Playoff even if their new league does end up getting only one team in the expanded field.

As Boston College works through a transition on offense, SMU’s defense will capitalize. The Mustang defense has excelled at stopping the run this season, allowing just 90 rushing yards per game, and even BC’s skilled rushing attack won’t be able to overcome the loaded Mustang front seven.

No. 14 SMU is alone atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. The 8-1 Mustangs, who are 5-0 in conference games in their new league, are home Saturday against Boston College.

The Boston College Eagles (5-4, 2-3 ACC) and the No. 13 SMU Mustangs (8-1, 5-0) meet Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college football odds around the Boston College vs.

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