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Cincinnati Looks to Extend Win Streak in Home Openers to 25 when It Faces Boston College
The Bearcats are a 7.5-point favorite and 76.8% pick to beat Boston College, according to betting and projection models.
The Cincinnati Bearcats host the Boston College Eagles at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, for their Week 1 college football season opener.
Boston College finished the previous season 2-10 after beating Syracuse 34-12, while Cincinnati ended 7-6 following a loss to Navy in the Liberty Bowl.
ESPN reports Cincinnati has a 76.8% win probability, while simulations give the Eagles a 38% chance to pull an upset.
Sports Illustrated writer Russell Heltman stated Cincinnati "shouldn't drop its opening game" against a Boston College team rated as the "worst group in the ACC."
Following this matchup, Cincinnati hosts Western Carolina on Sept. 12, and Boston College faces Rutgers on Sept. 11 to continue their non-conference schedules.