Boston College: 2026 Week 7 recap

Boston College sits at 2–3 with a rating of −4.6, holding steady in GIE's assessment after last week's 25–16 road loss to SMU. The Eagles haven't budged in the model, a sign that the result aligned with expectations—and the underlying issues persist. A red-zone TD rate of 12.5% and third-down conversion rate of 35.5% suggest an offense that struggles to finish drives, compounded by conservative fourth-down calls (34.7% aggression). Late-game execution grades at 6.46, which hints at execution slippage when margins tighten. At 90th overall, playoff probability sits at zero. BC hosts Pittsburgh this weekend in an ACC matchup that won't swing the postseason picture but offers a chance to build momentum on home field.