Southern Methodist vs Boston College Picks and Prediction – 12/28/2023

The SMU Mustangs will take on the Boston College Eagles in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. SMU went 11-2 on the season and finished as a top 25 ranked team in the country. The Mustangs head into the Fenway Bowl game riding a nine game win streak. SMU ranks 6th best in the country averaging 40.6 points scored per game. Check out all of our expert's college football bowl game picks. 

The SMU Mustangs beat Tulane in the AAC Championship game 26-14. QB Kevin Jennings threw for 208 yards and rushed for 63 yards in the win. Jennings has 4 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 2 interceptions. The SMU Mustangs lost in the New Mexico Bowl last season. 

The Boston College Eagles finished 10th in the ACC with a 6-6 record. Boston College heads into this game riding a three game losing streak. The Eagles are averaging 25 points scored per game. Boston College has not scored more than 25 points in five straight games. 

The Boston College Eagles lost to Miami in their last game played 45-20. QB Thomas Castellanos threw for a touchdown and 2 interceptions in the loss. Castellanos has 15 touchdowns and 13 interceptions on the season. Boston College has a 14-13 bowl game record.