Maine vs Boston College Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Maine Black Bears visit the Boston College Eagles on Saturday at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, with the opening kickoff at 2:00 PM ET and televised on ACC Network Extra. Maine is 1-2 overall and 1-0 in the CAA after a 23-14 loss to Merrimack. Boston College is 1-1 overall and 0-0 in the ACC following a 28-21 win over Rutgers. The Black Bears have dropped two straight since beating Towson 21-18, while the Eagles responded to a 34-15 loss at Cincinnati with their first victory. Check out our free NCAAF picks.

Maine Black Bears Trying to Rebound After Consecutive Losses

Maine has struggled to finish drives during its two-game slide, scoring three points against Appalachian State and 14 against Merrimack. Eddie Buehler has completed 47 of 84 passes for 527 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. The Black Bears have gained 543 passing yards, but their rushing attack has averaged only 2.6 yards per attempt. Rashawn Marshall leads the ground game with 139 yards and two touchdowns on 38 carries. Nick Laughlin has added 42 rushing yards on 22 attempts.

Laughlin has been Maine’s leading receiver with 10 catches for 117 yards and one touchdown. Evan Wallace has nine receptions for 93 yards, while Corey Rideout has produced 52 yards on only two catches. Maine’s defense has recorded eight sacks and three interceptions. Sam Oppenheimer leads the Black Bears with 32 tackles and an interception. Chris Bacon has two sacks and an interception, while Derek Berlitz and Bryce Purnell have recorded 1.5 sacks apiece.

Injuries: No injuries to report.

Boston College Eagles Coming Off Their First Victory

Boston College responded to its opening loss by scoring 28 points against Rutgers. The Eagles’ individual quarterback statistics are not listed, but the offense has produced 475 passing yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Evan Dickens leads the rushing attack with 103 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt. Bo MacCormack III has added 40 yards on seven carries. Boston College has produced 315 rushing yards and three touchdowns as a team.

Dawson Pough has created the biggest plays in the receiving corps, recording four catches for 106 yards and one touchdown while averaging 26.5 yards per reception. Javarius Green has nine catches for 95 yards, while Landon Wright has 60 yards on two receptions. Boston College’s defense has recorded three interceptions. Anthony Palano leads the Eagles with 22 tackles, two interceptions and one sack. Christian Hudson and E'Lla Boykin have each recorded 1.5 sacks.

Injuries: Bo MacCormack III is questionable with an undisclosed injury.

Maine vs Boston College Key to the Game

Maine needs to protect the football and create better rushing production to stay competitive on the road. Buehler has thrown four interceptions, while the Black Bears have averaged only 2.6 yards per rushing attempt. Boston College has already recorded three interceptions, including two from Palano. The Eagles can also challenge Maine with explosive throws, as Pough averages 26.5 yards per reception. Maine’s defensive front has eight sacks, making pressure on Boston College’s passing game one of the Black Bears’ best ways to disrupt drives.

Maine vs Boston College Game Pick

• Boston College

Boston College is the pick after the Eagles responded to their opening defeat with a 28-21 victory over Rutgers. Maine has scored only 38 points across three games and has lost its last two, including a 55-3 defeat at Appalachian State. Buehler has thrown four interceptions, while Boston College has recorded three defensive interceptions. Maine’s eight sacks could create problems, but the Eagles have more production on the ground and several receivers capable of creating bigger gains. Boston College will have enough offense to win at home.

Maine vs Boston College Over/Under Pick

• Under

Under is the pick with Maine struggling to generate consistent scoring during its two-game losing streak. The Black Bears have scored 17 total points in those defeats and average only 2.6 yards per rushing attempt. Boston College scored 28 against Rutgers, but the Eagles have three interceptions and have relied on Dickens for much of their rushing production. Maine has recorded eight sacks, which could help slow drives and create longer situations. Another limited offensive performance from the Black Bears makes a lower-scoring game the play.