The Boston College Eagles return to Alumni Stadium on November 15, 2025, for what will be one of their toughest home challenges of the season as they host the surging Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. At 1-8 overall, the Eagles have endured another frustrating campaign, struggling to find consistency on both sides of the ball under first-year head coach Bill O’Brien. Boston College’s offense, once known for its ground-and-pound identity, has become increasingly one-dimensional, averaging just 23.7 points per game while ranking near the bottom of the ACC in total yardage. Quarterback Dylan Lonergan has shown flashes of talent, demonstrating composure and arm strength, but his inexperience has led to inconsistency in decision-making and difficulties sustaining drives. He’s thrown for just over 1,500 yards with nine touchdowns and seven interceptions, often forced into difficult situations behind an offensive line that has struggled to protect him or generate push in the running game. Running back Kye Robichaux has been one of the few reliable performers, rushing for over 600 yards and providing effort and toughness in an offense frequently playing from behind. Wide receivers Lewis Bond and Dino Tomlin have given the passing game occasional life with their route-running and ability to gain separation, but Boston College’s third-down conversion rate — below 35% — has been a major hindrance. The offense’s inconsistency has frequently left the defense in difficult positions, and that unit has been overworked and overwhelmed. The Eagles’ defense is surrendering more than 34 points per game and nearly 200 rushing yards per contest, struggling to maintain gap discipline or generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

The front seven, anchored by defensive tackle Khris Banks and linebacker Vinny DePalma, will need to play its most physical game of the year to contain Georgia Tech’s balanced attack. The secondary, featuring Elijah Jones and Cole Batson, faces a tall order against a Tech offense that averages more than 250 yards through the air. The key for Boston College defensively will be to limit explosive plays — an area that has hurt them repeatedly — and force Georgia Tech to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns. O’Brien will likely emphasize ball control and tempo, trying to keep Haynes King and the high-powered Yellow Jackets offense off the field as much as possible. Offensively, expect a heavy dose of short, quick passes designed to neutralize Tech’s aggressive defensive front while attempting to establish some rhythm through the run game. On special teams, kicker Liam Connor has been dependable when called upon, though the Eagles haven’t provided him many scoring opportunities lately, and the return game has been largely ineffective. From a betting standpoint, Boston College has struggled both straight-up and against the spread, covering in just four of its first nine games this season and failing to deliver in most home contests. Their defense’s inability to contain opponents has made them a risky bet, particularly against high-powered offenses like Georgia Tech. However, playing at home does provide a potential intangible boost — Alumni Stadium’s smaller but passionate crowd could help the Eagles maintain energy early if they can stay within striking distance. The recipe for an upset or a cover is simple but difficult: protect the football, win time of possession, and force turnovers to shorten the game. If Lonergan can avoid mistakes and the defense can generate at least one takeaway, Boston College could keep this competitive for a half. But if their defensive front collapses under Georgia Tech’s relentless rushing attack, this could turn into another long afternoon. Expect effort and fight from O’Brien’s group, but the talent gap, depth, and execution differential likely prove too much. Prediction: Georgia Tech 38, Boston College 13, with the Eagles showing flashes of improvement but ultimately unable to keep pace with the Yellow Jackets’ precision and balance.