CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Boston College
Offensive efficiency (PPA)12th pct.
Offensive success rate14th pct.
Explosiveness76th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)70th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed59th pct.
Havoc rate70th pct.
SMU
Offensive efficiency (PPA)68th pct.
Offensive success rate86th pct.
Explosiveness57th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)58th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed73th pct.
Havoc rate88th pct.
Boston College · Returning production
Overall (PPA)15.6%
Passing8.3%
Rushing-62.3%
Receiving23.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 11-11 · O/U 12-10 · avg. margin -6.4
SMU · Returning production
Overall (PPA)56.9%
Passing96.6%
Rushing0.9%
Receiving37.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 13-11 · O/U 10-14 · avg. margin +11.5
Head-to-head
Last 4 meetings2026Boston College 16–25 SMU
2025SMU 45–13 Boston College
2024Boston College 28–38 SMU
2023SMU 14–23 Boston College
Venue & conditions
Gerald J. Ford Stadium · University Park, TX
75°F · 7.6 mph wind · 52% precip. chance