After a well-timed bye week, No. 12 Notre Dame heads to Chestnut Hill for a rivalry matchup that looks like a mismatch on paper. The “Holy War” has had its share of dramatic moments over the years, but this one feels decidedly one-sided. Boston College enters at 1–7, struggling on both sides of the ball, while the Irish are rested, getting healthy, and still clinging to realistic College Football Playoff hopes.
This is the kind of game Notre Dame should dominate — the kind of November performance that reinforces their standing among the nation’s elite. The only real question is whether the Irish come out sharp after the break or need a quarter to shake off the rust.