FBS-CFB Game Preview: Boston College Eagles (1-6) vs. Louisville Cardinals (5-1)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: ACC Network

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 63°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph), no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Louisville Cardinals:

Last game: 24-21 win vs. Miami (FL)

Offense: 34.0 PPG, 397.8 YPG (282 pass, 116 rush)

Defense: 21.0 PPG allowed, 274 YPG allowed (20th vs. pass, 22nd vs. run)

Strength: Balanced attack, elite defense, +4 turnover margin.

Boston College Eagles:

Last game: 38-23 loss vs. UConn

Offense: 27.1 PPG, 372.6 YPG (272 pass, 100 rush)

Defense: 33.9 PPG allowed, 397.3 YPG allowed (116th vs. pass, 61st vs. run)

Weakness: -5 turnover margin, poor red-zone efficiency.

Injury Report

Louisville: No major injuries reported; WR Chris Bell (probable).

Boston College: Multiple defensive players questionable (DB Amari Jackson, LB Daveon Crouch, DT Owen Stoudmire).

Key Player Matchups

QB Miller Moss (LOU): 1,606 yards, 9 TD, 4 INT, 66.2% completion.

RB Isaac Brown (LOU): 447 yards, 3 TD, 7.5 YPC vs. Miami.

WR Chris Bell (LOU): 638 yards, 6 TD – had 136 yards, 2 TD vs. Miami.

QB Dylan Lonergan (BC): 1,394 yards, 9 TD, 3 INT, 67% completion.

RB Jordan McDonald (BC): 431 yards, 5 TD – 123 yards vs. UConn.

WR Lewis Bond (BC): 505 yards, 0 TD – reliable possession receiver.

Series History

All-time: Boston College leads 7–6.

Recent: Louisville has won 3 of last 4 vs. BC.

Last meeting: Louisville 56, Boston College 28 (2023).

Betting Trends

Louisville: 2-4 ATS this season; 0-2 ATS as 25.5+ point favorite.

Boston College: 2-5 ATS; 0-4 SU as underdog.

Totals: Louisville 3 of 6 OVER; BC 4 of 7 OVER.

Head-to-Head: Louisville 3-1 SU last 4 vs. BC; 3 of last 4 OVER.

Game Odds

Boston College Eagles                   54.5

Louisville Cardinals                         – 25.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025