Previews

ESPN.com http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=272860087


Rivals.com
Boston College (6-0) at Notre Dame (1-5), 3:30 p.m., NBC
The buzz: BC is off to its best start since 1942. Coincidentally, the Irish were good that season, too. The line: BC by 13.5. The pick: BC 28-13


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Flight Of The Eagles
Ah, to be a Boston sports fan right now. The Patriots are rolling, the Red Sox look World Series-bound, the Celtics have a star-studded lineup -- and Boston College is off to its best start (6-0) in 65 years. The Eagles have their highest ranking ever (fourth) and boast arguably the best quarterback in the country in Matt Ryan. So why aren't people buying into BC? Granted, the Eagles' biggest win was against Georgia Tech, but first-year coach Jeff Jagodzinski, who was previously Brett Favre's offensive coordinator with the Packers, has proven a perfect fit for Ryan (1,857 yards, 15 touchdowns) and the Eagles defense has been stifling in allowing 49.7 rushing yards a game (third nationally). The second half of the season heats up with four road games (Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Clemson and Maryland) and Florida State and Miami at home. Say what you want about the ACC, but don't sleep on this very real contender to reach the national-title game.