The SMU Mustangs'(11-2) face off against the'Boston College Eagles'(6-6) on Thursday morning in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Kickoff from Fenway Park in Boston is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the SMU vs. Boston College'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
SMU ended its season on a 9-game winning streak after taking down the Tulane Green Wave 26-14 in the Dec. 2 American Athletic Championship and covering as a 2.5-point road underdog. QB Kevin Jennings'went 19 of 33 for 203 yards with a TD' and 2 INTs. WR RJ Maryland'led the team with 5 receptions for 56 yards. RB Jaylan Knighton'carried the ball 15 times for 75 yards while Jennings added 15 carries for 63 yards.
Boston College ended its season on a 3-game skid after falling 45-20 at home against the Miami Hurricanes on Nov. 24 and failing to cover as a 13.5-point underdog. QB Thomas Castellanos'went 15 of 25 for 151 with a TD and 2 INTs. He also led the Eagles with 19 carries for 130 yards and a TD. WR Lewis Bond'had 6 receptions for 46 yards and a TD.
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