Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

SMU Mustangs vs Boston College Eagles

Preview · updated September 19, 2026 · 2025–26 season

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SMU Mustangs

Mustangs

2-0 W2

— home · — away

1st in ACC

Head coach Rhett Lashlee · 39-16

Boston College Eagles

Eagles

1-1 W1

— home · — away

6th in ACC

Head coach Bill O'Brien · 9-17

Storylines

Ranking on the line — #16 SMU out to protect its spot.
Momentum — SMU took the last meeting by 32 and can build on it.
Series edge — SMU owns the recent series 2-1.

Stakes1st in ACC · #16 SMU defending its ranking

Players to watch

SMU

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Team comparison · per game

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Points / game

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Rebounds / game

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Assists / game

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50.0

Field goal %

66.7

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3-point %

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Steals / game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)SMU leads series 2-1 (since 2022-23)

Last meetingNov 8, 2025: BC 13 — SMU 45 (W: SMU)

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