Wins could be difficult to come by once again for the Boston College Eagles.
Boston College went 2-10 in 2025, its worst season in over a decade, to fall nearly four wins short of a 5.5-win total that already reflected rock-bottom expectations. The Eagles enter 2026 with a win total set at just 3.5, a number that signals how the market sees this program as firmly in rebuilding mode rather than on the verge of a quick turnaround.
Here’s a look at the recent history of Boston College win totals, along with predictions on whether the Eagles will surpass or fall short of their 2026 number of 3.5:
Boston College 2026 win total predictions
(Confidence legend: 🟢 = high, 🟡 = medium, ⚪ = low)
| Name | Outlet | Pick | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Powers |  |
UNDER 3.5 | 🟡 |
| Rob Paul | |
UNDER 3.5 | 🟢 |
| Colby Marchio | |
UNDER 3.5 | 🟡 |
| Trevor Hass | The Boston Globe | OVER 3.5 | ⚪ / 🟡 |
| Mitch Wolfe | EagleInsider.com (247Sports) | OVER 3.5 | 🟡 |
| A.J. Black | EagleInsider.com (247Sports) | OVER 3.5 | 🟡 |
| Graham Dietz | Boston College Eagles On SI | OVER 3.5 | ⚪ / 🟡 |
Covers expert betting predictions
Brad Powers
The Eagles only won two games last year and I don’t see it getting much better this year. Currently, my power ratings project them to be favored in only one game (Maine). This might be Bill O’Brien’s final year already.
Rob Paul
The Bill O’Brien experiment in Chestnut Hill doesn’t look like it will last much longer. While O’Brien did bolster the roster with transfer portal additions like running back Evan Dickens (Liberty) and Anthony Palano (Washington State), this is still one of the least talented teams in the Power 4.
The Eagles are expected to start Mason McKenzie at QB, and while he was a budding star at Saginaw Valley State, it’s a big ask for him to carry a P4 offense. And the addition of Ted Roof as defensive coordinator was about as uninspiring as any coordinator hire in the country.
Worth noting, Brian Kelly, a Massachusetts native, doesn’t need to fake an accent if he lands at Boston College in 2027.
Colby Marchio
I do not see four wins on their schedule.
Okay, Maine, boom, there’s one. Then where?
Boston College’s defense should once again be the strength of this team, but the biggest question mark comes on the offensive side of the ball. They bring in Division II dual threat quarterback Mason McKenzie, who threw for over 2,000 yards and rushed for nearly 1,000 yards at Saginaw Valley State.
The production is impressive, but the concern is his efficiency as a passer. McKenzie is only a 58% career passer, and that is a major red flag heading into ACC play. That will be something to monitor all season long. Sure, the line will be solid, but if your leader is meh, then what?
I’m out.
📰 Mississippi State media win total predictions
Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe
My pick is Over, at four wins (Rutgers, Maine, Pittsburgh and Syracuse), but you could make an argument for either. My confidence in that pick is medium-low, but my main reason for making it is that I think the defense will be much better than it was last year. It wouldn't surprise me to see them finish anywhere between two and six wins. Fewer than two or more than six would surprise me.
Mitch Wolfe, EagleInsider.com (247Sports)
Boston College faces a very difficult schedule so this is a good line. But a completely revamped defense and an exciting new quarterback transfer make the Eagles an intriguing team that could pull off some upsets.
A.J. Black, EagleInsider.com (247Sports)
Even after going 2-10, BC had four games last year they were a play away from winning. This roster is deeper, there are far less injuries and the defense should be light years better.
Graham Dietz, Boston College Eagles on SI
Strength of schedule (24th in FBS, per ESPN) is why I'm cautious of being overly confident in the team this year, and banking on a D2 quarterback is a bit of a gamble for the program.
But I still see at least four wins because of how much roster turnover there was with 25+ transfers, and the fact that BC lost so many one-possession games last year makes me think it was a matter of misfortunate events rather than truly sloppy play all year long. Take the Georgia Tech game, for example, which BC should have won.
Boston College win totals, odds and results (2005-25)
(Boston College historical win totals courtesy Sports Odds History)
| Year | Win Total | Over | Under | Actual Wins | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.5 | +110 | -135 | 2 | Under |
| 2024 | 4.5 | -150 | +125 | 7 | Over |
| 2023 | 5.5 | -150 | +125 | 6 | Over |
| 2022 | 9 | -120 | +100 | 3 | Under |
| 2021 | 7 | -150 | +125 | 6 | Under |
| 2019 | 6 | -110 | -110 | 6 | Push |
| 2018 | 6.5 | -140 | +120 | 7 | Over |
| 2016 | 6 | -150 | +130 | 6 | Push |
| 2005 | 6.5 | -115 | -115 | 8 | Over |
🔑 Key takeaways
- A slight Over lean in a small sample: Boston College has gone Over its win total four times in nine graded seasons, against three Unders and two Pushes. That creates a modest lean toward the Over, though the dataset is too thin to draw firm conclusions.
- Recent results are way off: Boston College has been beating or missing its win total by a wide margin of late. The Eagles have finished 2.5 or more wins away from the number in three of the past four seasons, including a 3 1/2-win gap between last year's 5.5 and the team's actual (gory) finish.
- Back-to-back Overs in 2023-24, then a hard Under in 2025: Boston College cleared its win total in consecutive seasons before collapsing to two wins against a 5.5-win total in 2025, the sharpest single-season reversal in the recent dataset.
How Boston College win totals are priced
Not only is the Eagles' 2026 regular season win total of 3.5 the lowest since Sports Odds History began tracking in 2005, but oddsmakers have the Under (-120) as the slightly favored play ahead of the Over (+100). If that doesn't motivate this team, what will?
Unfortunately, a little extra bulletin board material won't be enough to help BC overcome a challenging schedule and a roster overhaul that doesn't fully address key concerns around what was a dismal run game in 2025. The close of the Eagle's sked is particularly daunting, with road games against Duke, Notre Dame and Miami over the final six weeks.
Oddsmakers do, however, expect BC to surpass the one conference win it earned last year, setting the 2026 line at 1.5 with the Over at -200 and the Under at +164.
BC is just 4-8-1 as a home favorite since the start of the 2022 season.
Boston College win total FAQs
Will Boston College make the CFP?
Boston College is a massive long shot to reach the 2026-27 playoff, priced at +50000.
What is Boston College's projected win total?
The Eagles’ win total sits at 3.5 for 2026, with the Over at +100 and the Under at -120.
Who is Boston College's starting QB?
Fans and bettors should expect a healthy competition for the Eagles' QB1 role between Mason McKenzie and Grayson Wilson.
What is the most notable Boston College win total trend?
Boston College’s results rarely land close to the number; three of the past four graded seasons have ended at least two wins above or below the total, reflecting a program prone to wide swings in either direction.
What’s the best bet for Boston College this season?
Based on our expert consensus, the Eagles' UNDER is the wager to make in 2026.
