Two Atlantic Coast Conference teams looking to salvage disappointing seasons will meet under the lights on Saturday night when BC hosts Clemson in Chestnut Hill.
The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the ACC Network. Fans looking to series this college football game can do so for free by using DirecTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. Paramount+ also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. HBO Max has movies, original series, live sports and more and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $16.99 a month. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, touchscreen device, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DirecTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package. Peacock has plans starting at $7.99 a month.
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The Tigers enter the matchup with a 2-3 record while the Eagles sit at 1-4, with both programs well below preseason expectations. Clemson is favored by 14 points despite their own struggles this season.
Boston College quarterback Dylan Lonergan has thrown for 1,277 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 67.4 percent of his passes. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik has accumulated 1,250 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions on 64.5 percent completions.
The teams enter the game coming off vastly different performances in their previous outings. Clemson dominated North Carolina 38-10 on Oct. 4, with Klubnik completing 22 of 24 passes for 254 yards and four touchdowns. Running back Adam Randall contributed 30 rushing yards and added four catches for 73 yards and two scores, while T.J. Moore hauled in five passes for 108 yards and a touchdown.
Boston College suffered a crushing 48-7 defeat to Pittsburgh on the same day. Lonergan managed only 89 yards on 9-of-18 passing, while the Eagles’ ground game generated minimal production with Jordan McDonald leading the way with 31 yards on five carries.
Who: Boston College Eagles vs Clemson Tigers
When: 7:30 PM, October 11, 2025
Where: Chestnut Hill, MA
Stream: DirecTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); Paramount+ (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN; Peacock; HBO Max
Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.
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