Notre Dame avoided a hangover performance, outgaining Boston College by 364 yards in a 34-point victory.

The fifth-ranked Fighting Irish enter this week coming off their biggest win of the year, handing Miami its first loss in the 31-24 game under the lights last Saturday. Boston College, led by Head Coach Bill O’Brien, has experienced a decent bounceback this year after a 2-10 2025 season.

With Notre Dame's monumental 31-24 victory over #1 Miami this past Saturday, many critics consider the Irish's 2026 Playoff spot a lock. Let's dive into the possible opponents the Irish might face in the 2026-2027 College Football Playoffs using ESPN's All-State Playoff Predictor. Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images First Round BYE and Quarterfinal Matchup If the Irish handle business accordingly (i.e., win out), they have a 99% chance of making the playoffs, with a 70% c

From the moment Notre Dame took down No. 1 Miami last Saturday night, the idea of a Boston College trap game began to take hold. Trap games have long been a narrative in college football, and they are often a reality for many teams. Notre Dame fans may remember how real trap games are, especially against Boston College. In a situation eerily similar to the one the current team faces, the 1993 Notre Dame team lost to Boston College the week after beating No. 1 Florida State.