Boston College to face No. 17 SMU in Fenway Bowl; preview of future ACC matchup
Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Boston. Credit: AP/Mark Stockwell
Boston College (6-6, Atlantic Coast Conference) vs. No. 17 SMU (11-2, American Athletic Conference), Dec. 28, 11 a.m. ET.
LOCATION: Boston.
TOP PLAYERS
Boston College: QB Thomas Castellanos, 2,146 yards passing, 15 touchdowns; 957 yards, 11 touchdowns rushing.
SMU: RB Jaylan Knighton, 734 yards, 7 touchdowns rushing.
NOTABLE
Boston College: The Eagles have lost three straight after a five-game win streak.
Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) runs the ball ahead of the Miami defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Boston. Credit: AP/Mark Stockwell
SMU: The Mustangs won the American Athletic Conference championship to claim their first league title since topping the Southwest Conference in 1984.
LAST TIME
SMU 31, Boston College 29 (Oct. 4, 1986).
BOWL HISTORY
SMU running back Jaylan Knighton (4) carries against Tulane linebacker Tyler Grubbs (13) for a touchdown during the first half of the American Athletic Conference Championship NCAA college football game , Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 in New Orleans. Credit: AP/Gerald Herbert
Boston College: First appearance in Fenway Bowl, 28th bowl appearance overall.
SMU: First appearance in Fenway Bowl, 20th bowl appearance overall.
