Notre Dame at Boston College

Saturday, November 9, 1996. Notre Dame kept the Ireland Trophy Share

No. 17 Notre Dame beat Boston College 48–⁠21. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 6–⁠2 as played.

Away17Notre Dame8–⁠3 in 1996

HomeBoston College5–⁠7 in 1996

FinalHigh 71°F, low 63°F, 0.03 in. of rainAttendance 44,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 18–⁠9; as played, 19–⁠9 in 28 meetings, counting the 20 since this game.