Boston College at SMU
Saturday, October 4, 1986 Share
SMU beat Boston College 31–29. It was their first meeting; after it, SMU led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 82°F, low 64°F, 0.52 in. of rainAttendance 26,432
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
SMU 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Boston College–SMU gameSMU leads 4–1 in five meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2026 | SMU 25, Boston College 16 | |
| 2025 | SMU 45, Boston College 13 | |
| 2024 | SMU 38, Boston College 28 | |
| 2023 | Boston College 23, SMU 14 | Fenway Bowl |
| 1986 | SMU 31, Boston College 29 |
Around this game
Boston College
- Next gameat MarylandOct. 11, 1986
- SeasonBoston College in 1986
- ProgramBoston College history and records
SMU
- Next gameat BaylorOct. 11, 1986
- SeasonSMU in 1986
- ProgramSMU history and records