Boston College vs. Syracuse

Saturday, November 17, 1979 Share

Boston College beat Syracuse 27–⁠10. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Syracuse led the series 12–⁠8 as played.

Neutral siteBoston College5–⁠6 in 1979

Neutral siteSyracuse7–⁠5 in 1979

FinalHigh 48°F, low 34°FAttendance 20,245

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Syracuse 76% to win. Boston College pulled the upset.

Officially, Syracuse leads 33–⁠25; as played, 34–⁠25 in 59 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.