SMU to Face Boston College in Fenway Bowl Ahead of ACC Entry

Game serves as a preview of new ACC rivalry, with SMU maintaining strong performance despite loss of starting quarterback.

SMU is set to face Boston College in the Fenway Bowl, marking its first encounter with an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) team ahead of its official entry into the ACC in 2024.
SMU's move to the ACC is part of a broader shakeup in college football, with the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC also expanding their memberships.
Despite losing starting quarterback Preston Stone to injury, SMU has maintained a strong performance, winning nine straight games and the American Athletic Conference championship.
Boston College, currently the 10th-best team in the ACC, has a strong record of converting fourth downs, posing a challenge for SMU's defense.
The Fenway Bowl game will serve as a preview of the new league rivalry between SMU and Boston College, set to begin next season.