Cincinnati Bearcats host Boston College Eagles in Week 1 matchup

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The Cincinnati Bearcats are scheduled to host the Boston College Eagles for a Week 1 college football matchup on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The game will take place at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati with a kickoff time of 3:30 p.m. ET.

Cincinnati enters the contest as a 7.5-point favorite according to betting odds. The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX and available for streaming via FUBO.

Boston College enters the season following a 2025 campaign where they ranked as a top-20 passing offense nationally. The Eagles have bolstered their roster through the transfer portal, adding quarterback Mason McKenzie and running back Evan Dickens, and have undergone coaching staff changes under head coach Bill O’Brien.

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Bill O’Brien · Boston College Eagles · Cincinnati Bearcats

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