The 2026 Boston College Eagles football schedule opens on the road at Cincinnati on September 5 before three straight home games at Alumni Stadium against Rutgers, Maine, and Virginia Tech. Head coach Bill O’Brien enters his fifth season in Chestnut Hill aiming to push the program back into consistent bowl contention in the ACC.
2026 Boston College Eagles Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5 | TBD | @ Cincinnati | TBD |
| 2 | Fri Sep 11 | TBD | Rutgers | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19 | TBD | Maine | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26 | TBD | Virginia Tech | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3 | TBD | @ SMU | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 10 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 6 | Oct 17 | TBD | Pittsburgh | TBD |
| 7 | Oct 24 | TBD | @ Georgia Tech | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 31 | TBD | @ Duke | TBD |
| 9 | Nov 7 | TBD | @ Florida State | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 14 | TBD | @ Notre Dame | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 21 | TBD | Syracuse | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 28 | TBD | @ Miami (FL) | TBD |
Boston College faces a tough road opener at Cincinnati before a favorable three-game home stretch through late September. After a midseason bye, the Eagles host Pittsburgh then embark on a demanding stretch that includes road trips to Georgia Tech, Duke, Florida State, and Notre Dame across four weeks in October and November. A home game against Syracuse on November 21 provides a chance to build momentum before the regular-season finale at Miami.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Boston College head coach in 2026?
Bill O’Brien enters his fifth season as head coach of the Boston College Eagles in 2026. O’Brien returned to college football after successful NFL stints as both a head coach and offensive coordinator. He is known for his offensive system and ability to develop quarterbacks, and has focused on rebuilding the Eagles into a consistent ACC contender.
Where do the Boston College Eagles play home games in 2026?
Boston College plays home games at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The stadium seats approximately 44,500 fans and sits on the Boston College campus just outside of Boston. Alumni Stadium is known for producing difficult late-season home environments for visiting ACC teams, particularly when cold New England weather sets in.
When does Boston College play Notre Dame in 2026?
Boston College travels to Notre Dame Stadium for the Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl on November 14, 2026. The rivalry between the two Catholic universities is one of the more storied matchups in the ACC scheduling calendar. Notre Dame leads the all-time series, but the Eagles have produced notable upsets over the years in South Bend.
