Fordham Rams @ Boston College Eagles Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/30/2025 2:00 PM EDT

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Fordham Rams @ Boston College Eagles Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Boston College Eagles -100000.0 on Fanduel | Fordham Rams +8000.0 on Fanduel
Best Spread Odds: Boston College Eagles -36.5 (-110) on ESPN BET
Best Total Odds: Over 53.5 (-110) on Caesars | Under 53.5 (-110) on Caesars

Game Info

Date: 2025-08-30
Time: 2:00 PM EDT
Location: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA
TV: -

Fordham Rams @ Boston College Eagles Preview

The Boston College Eagles kick off their 2025 season at home against the Fordham Rams, an FCS team that finished last year with a 2-10 record. This game marks the second year of the Bill O'Brien administration for the Eagles, who are looking to start strong despite breaking in a new quarterback, Dylan Lonergan, along with several new starters on the offensive and defensive lines. Boston College faces a challenging schedule this year, making this opening home game a crucial opportunity to secure a win and build momentum.

Fordham's offense, which aims to spread out defenses with wide formations and RPOs, will face a significantly tougher challenge against Boston College's Power Four roster. The Rams' offensive line was among the worst in the FCS last season, allowing the most sacks per game (5.17), and they've lost key blockers. This presents a prime opportunity for Boston College's reworked defensive line to dominate the line of scrimmage, eliminate Fordham's run game, and generate pressure on the quarterback. While BC also lost talent on their defensive line, players like Kwan Williams and Chuck Nnaeto will be key in holding the line against Fordham's struggling unit.

On the other side of the ball, Boston College's offense, led by Lonergan, will likely be tailored to support their new offensive line. Fordham's defense, despite returning some experienced players in the secondary and a solid defensive line duo in Claudy Robinson and Sam Buerkle, will likely rely on zone coverages to prevent explosive plays from BC's superior speed. For Lonergan, the key will be to take what the defense gives him, focusing on short gains and avoiding unnecessary risks. Boston College's loaded secondary, even potentially without Amari Jackson, should be able to contain Fordham's receivers, who lost their top three target earners from last season.

Overall, this matchup is a significant talent disparity. Boston College is expected to control the game, and while there might be some early season hiccups, their superior athleticism and coaching should eventually overwhelm the Fordham Rams.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

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Pick: Boston College Eagles -37.5

The Boston College Eagles are heavily favored in this matchup, and for good reason. The talent gap between an FBS Power Four team like Boston College and an FCS team like Fordham, especially one coming off a 2-10 season with significant personnel losses, is substantial. The Eagles are looking to make a statement in their season opener under Bill O'Brien, and this game provides an ideal opportunity to do so.

Fordham's offensive line struggles are a major concern, particularly against a Boston College defensive front eager to prove itself. The Rams allowed an FCS-high 5.17 sacks per game last year, and their tackles are particularly suspect. This vulnerability should allow Boston College's defense to generate consistent pressure and limit Fordham's scoring opportunities. On offense, even with a new quarterback in Dylan Lonergan, Boston College's overall talent and depth should allow them to move the ball effectively against Fordham's defense, which will likely try to prevent big plays but may struggle with sustained drives.

While large spreads in FBS at FCS games can sometimes be unpredictable, the expectation is that Boston College will build a significant lead early. Even if starters are pulled in the second half, Boston College's backups demonstrated last season (e.g., against Duquesne) that they can continue to extend leads against lesser opponents. The implied score from the current betting lines (BC 46-Fordham 8) suggests a comfortable victory well within the -37.5 point spread. Given the clear talent disparity and Fordham's struggles last season, backing Boston College to cover the spread at -37.5 (-110) on Caesars is the most confident pick.