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Houston vs Boston College
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Houston Cougars | 1 | Boston College leads |
 Boston College Eagles | 2 |
Meetings since 1961: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Boston College has won the last 2 meetings.
1-1 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
1-2 Last 3
16-20 Avg score
2 Longest Boston College win run
Biggest Houston win 21-0 in 1961, a 21-point margin.
Biggest Houston loss 28-45 in 1984 (postseason), a 17-point margin.
Every Houston vs Boston College meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 * | Boston College win | Neutral | 28-45 |
| 1962 | Boston College win | Chestnut Hill | 0-14 |
| 1961 | Houston win | Houston | 21-0 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Houston perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1961.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Boston College Eagles lead the series since 1961, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Houston and Boston College meet.
How to watch Houston vs Boston College
When Houston and Boston College are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Houston radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Houston vs Boston College time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Houston this season
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Houston vs Boston College: the essentials
Houston Cougars vs Boston College Eagles is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). Boston College Eagles lead the series since 1961, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Houston vs Boston College head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Houston Cougars team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Boston College against the whole conference, see Boston College vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Houston and Boston College?
Boston College Eagles lead the series since 1961, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Houston vs Boston College?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Houston and Boston College in the same conference?
No. Houston plays in the Big 12. Boston College plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.