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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.
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Cincinnati looks to extend win streak in home openers to 25 when it faces Boston College

Cincinnati hosts Boston College in a nationally-televised matchup Saturday afternoon. Both teams will have newcomers at quarterback.

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