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Instant reactions to Notre Dame football trouncing Boston College 41-7

Find out below my five instant reactions to Notre Dame’s 41-7 win over Boston College.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 15, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
Key points
  • Notre Dame 38, Boston College 7 Score: Jordan Faison 13-yard pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath kick), 10:24 Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:10 after kickoff.
  • 1 ranked Florida team the week before), but that’s where this all ends, as Notre Dame had no issues with Boston College at all.
  • #5 Notre Dame, meanwhile, would jeopardize their College Football Playoff chances with another loss this season.

Notre Dame football didn’t get caught up in the post-big game letdown, as it took care of business on Saturday afternoon, defeating Boston College 41-7 in the No.

#2 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Stadium on November 14, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana.

Additional details
  • 🤯 📺 Notre Dame Football on NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/0qUYzg3WA5 — NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 14, 2026 Notre Dame kept CJ Carr in the game well into the 4th quarter, but they were either trying too hard and were only able to tack on another field goal after the Faison touchdown.
  • THIRD QUARTER Notre Dame 31, Boston College 7 Score: Bo MacCormack III 3-yard run.
  • Then, the Irish running game took over and Notre Dame scored rushing touchdowns with bulldozing run from 10 yards out by Nolan James, and then a 1 yard pounding by Jonaz Walton to put Notre Dame up 21-0.
  • This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame football vs.
  • McKenzie was struggling to complete short passes and Notre Dame’s defensive backs were being very physical with BC’s receivers without being called for holding or interference.

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