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Boston College vs Penn State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Boston College Eagles | 4 | Penn State leads |
 Penn State Nittany Lions | 20 |
Meetings since 1949: 24. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
4-19 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
3-7 Last 10
18-29 Avg score
11 Longest Penn State win run
Biggest Boston College win 21-7 in 2004, a 14-point margin.
Biggest Boston College loss 17-52 in 1982, a 35-point margin.
Every Boston College vs Penn State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 * | Penn State win | Neutral | 30-31 |
| 2004 | Boston College win | Chestnut Hill | 21-7 |
| 2003 | Boston College win | University Park | 27-14 |
| 1992 | Boston College win | University Park | 35-32 |
| 1991 | Penn State win | University Park | 21-28 |
| 1990 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 21-40 |
| 1989 | Penn State win | University Park | 3-7 |
| 1988 | Penn State win | University Park | 20-23 |
| 1987 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 17-27 |
| 1986 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 14-26 |
| 1985 | Penn State win | University Park | 12-16 |
| 1984 | Penn State win | University Park | 30-37 |
| 1983 | Boston College win | Chestnut Hill | 27-17 |
| 1982 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 17-52 |
| 1981 | Penn State win | University Park | 7-38 |
| 1972 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 26-45 |
| 1970 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 3-28 |
| 1969 | Penn State win | University Park | 16-38 |
| 1968 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 0-29 |
| 1967 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 28-50 |
| 1966 | Penn State win | University Park | 21-30 |
| 1965 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 0-17 |
| 1950 | Penn State win | Chestnut Hill | 13-20 |
| 1949 | Penn State win | University Park | 14-32 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Boston College perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1949.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1949, 20-4. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Boston College and Penn State meet.
How to watch Boston College vs Penn State
When Boston College and Penn State 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 Boston College radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Boston College vs Penn State 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.
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Boston College vs Penn State: the essentials
Boston College Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1949, 20-4. Across 24 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Boston College vs Penn State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Boston College Eagles team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Penn State against the whole conference, see Penn State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Boston College and Penn State?
Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1949, 20-4. The two programs have met 24 times on record.
How can I watch Boston College vs Penn State?
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 Boston College and Penn State in the same conference?
No. Boston College plays in the ACC. Penn State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.