No. 5 Notre Dame looks to maintain its momentum in the College Football Playoff race as it hosts Boston College today at Notre Dame Stadium.
The Fighting Irish enter the matchup with an 8-1 record following a “dramatic 31-24 victory” over then-No. 1 Miami last weekend, as reported by the ND Insider.
The win solidified a potential path to the postseason for the Irish, provided they win their final three games, according to “the Yahoo Sports report.”
Boston College arrives in South Bend with a 4-5 record, facing a challenge as a significant underdog.
According to “the South Bend Tribune,” Notre Dame is favored by 29.5 points against the Eagles.
The game will be broadcast on NBC, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.
Jason Benetti will handle play-by-play duties for the network, joined by color commentator Jason Garrett and sideline reporter Caroline Pineda.
Benetti steps into the role following the death of longtime broadcaster Dan Hicks, who “passed away Thursday at the age of 64,” per the ND Insider.
Hicks served as a voice for Notre Dame football for parts of seven seasons and worked at NBC for nearly four decades.
Fans can also stream the action via Peacock.
The matchup marks a renewal of the traditional rivalry often referred to as the Holy War.
As the Irish attempt to secure their playoff standing, local coverage remains focused on the team’s ability to avoid a letdown after the high-profile win over Miami.
The betting lines suggest a lopsided affair, with the over-under set at 52.5 points for the contest.
The South Bend Tribune is on-site to provide live updates and stats throughout the afternoon.