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Boston College at Tennessee

Saturday, November 5, 1988

Tennessee beat Boston College 10–⁠7. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 7–⁠2.

AwayBoston College3–⁠8 in 1988
7
HomeTennessee5–⁠6 in 1988
10

FinalHigh 74°F, low 39°F, 1.12 in. of rainAttendance 90,030

Before kickoff

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Tennessee 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Boston College–Tennessee game

Tennessee leads 8–⁠2 in 10 meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1992Tennessee 38, Boston College 23Hall of Fame Bowl
1988Tennessee 10, Boston College 7
1987Boston College 20, Tennessee 18
1979Tennessee 28, Boston College 16
1977Tennessee 24, Boston College 18
1964Tennessee 16, Boston College 14

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