Notre Dame at Boston College

Saturday, November 7, 1998. Notre Dame kept the Ireland Trophy Share

No. 13 Notre Dame beat Boston College 31–⁠26. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 8–⁠2 as played.

Away13Notre Dame9–⁠3 in 1998

HomeBoston College4–⁠7 in 1998

FinalHigh 47°F, low 35°FAttendance 44,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Notre Dame 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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