The 24th-ranked SMU Mustangs take on the Boston College Eagles Wasabi Fenway Bowl. The Mustangs finished the regular season with an 11-2 record and nine straight wins, while the Eagles struggled down the stretch to finish at 6-6. The SMU Mustangs put up 40.2 points per game. Quarterback Preston Stone threw for 3.197 yards with 28 passing touchdowns to six interceptions but is out with a broken leg. Kevin Jennings started and won the AAC title game for the Mustangs. As good as their offense was, their defense was just as good, allowing 17.4 points per game. The Boston College Eagles lost their final three regular season games. The offense averaged 25.0 points per game. On the defensive end, they gave up 29.5 points per game. The Mustangs are the better team and should be able to dominate on offense even with Jennings at quarterback. Patrick Garwo is one of Boston College’s best players but he neutered the portal which will limit their offense even more. BC has caught a break with the weather and it is very mild in Boston for late December. SMU has a lot of weapons and now Jennings has had a month to prepare for this game and work with the offense. I like SMU in this game as BC did not look good closing out the season and the Mustangs have more to play for.

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