Louisville (4-3, 2-2 ACC) will face off against Boston College (4-3, 1-2) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, broadcasted on ESPN2.
The odds from BetMGM for this College Football matchup favor Louisville by 6.5 points.
Historically, Louisville has a slight edge in their series against Boston College, leading 9-7.
This game holds significant importance for both teams. Louisville enters the contest after losing three of their last four outings, all by narrow margins. Their most recent defeat was a high-scoring 52-45 loss to No. 6 Miami, leaving the Cardinals eager to bounce back. Their upcoming schedule includes a challenging matchup against first-place Clemson, making this game crucial as they strive to keep their dwindling postseason aspirations alive.
For Boston College, the road to bowl eligibility is daunting, with only two out of their last five games against ranked opponents SMU and Pittsburgh, and another challenging encounter against a Syracuse team teetering on the brink of the Top 25.
In terms of standout players, Louisville’s quarterback, Tyler Shough, has been particularly impressive, having thrown a career-high four touchdown passes and amassing 342 passing yards against Miami. This performance marked his second-best total while playing for the Cardinals. Shough currently ranks third in the ACC for passing yards, totaling 2,016 yards and averaging 288 yards per game, with a commendable record of 18 touchdowns against just three interceptions.
On the defensive side for Boston College, Donovan Ezeiruaku, a defensive end, has made an impact this season, posting nine sacks, placing him third nationally and second in the ACC. He leads the conference with 12 tackles for a loss and tops his team with 49 total tackles.
Some notable facts highlight the significance of this upcoming game. Louisville’s point total in their last game against Miami was the highest for a regulation loss in the program’s history. This season marked the first time the Cardinals conceded a third-quarter touchdown to opponents. In the receiving category, Ja’Corey Brooks is second in the ACC with 679 receiving yards and boasts a league-high eight touchdowns from 36 receptions. Boston College, on the other hand, is playing its first home game since September 28. The Eagles have a balanced record of 9-9 on Friday nights since 1991, while the home team has won the last six matchups between these two programs.
Additionally, Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos has contributed significantly to the team’s offensive performance with five games of multiple touchdown passes this season, already equaling last year’s total with 14 passing touchdowns. His 13 rushing touchdowns are noteworthy, marking the highest career total by a BC quarterback.