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Miami Faces BC: Tune-up or Thanksgiving Trap?
10 Aug
Summary
- Miami faces Boston College in their regular-season finale.
- Boston College's 2025 season was a disaster with a 2-10 record.
- Miami aims to secure ACC Championship and CFP berth.
As the regular-season finale approaches, the Miami Hurricanes are set to host Boston College on November 28. By this time, Miami is expected to have secured their ACC Championship berth and a top-five national ranking, potentially eyeing a College Football Playoff No. 1 seed.
Boston College endured a disastrous 2025 season, finishing 2-10 and ranking poorly in both offense and defense. Head coach Bill O'Brien has since overhauled the roster, bringing in new transfers like dual-threat quarterback Mason McKenzie.
Blake James, Miami's former athletic director, now oversees Boston College's athletic department, adding a layer of irony to the matchup. His tenure at Miami was marked by mediocrity, and he now faces the challenge of stabilizing the Eagles' football program.
Offensively, BC is implementing a ground-and-pound approach led by transfer running back Evan Dickens. Defensively, Ted Roof, the new defensive coordinator, is tasked with transforming a unit that struggled significantly in 2025.
Despite historical Thanksgiving weekend upsets for Miami, including the famous Doug Flutie Hail Mary in 1984 and a 2017 loss to Pitt, the current Hurricanes are positioned for a comfortable win. The primary concern for Miami is player health as they prepare for championship contention.
