When Is Boston College's First Football Game? Schedule, Date, Time for 2026 Season Opener

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Boston College will attempt to get back on track in the third year of the Bill O'Brien era.

After appearing in the Pinstripe Bowl and finishing with a 7-6 record in 2024, the Eagles struggled last year, dropping 10 straight games in the middle of the season to eliminate any chance of another bowl berth.

Now, the pressure is on O'Brien with Boston College increasing its financial investment in the football program. Can the Eagles start the new campaign on a high note with a victory against Cincinnati in their 2026 season opener?

Here is everything you need to know about Boston College vs. Cincinnati, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Boston College vs. Cincinnati date, start time

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

Boston College vs. Cincinnati is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 5. The game will be played at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.

How to watch Boston College vs. Cincinnati: TV channel, live stream

• TV channel: Fox
• Live stream:fubo

Boston College vs. Cincinnati will air on Fox. The game will also be available to stream on fubo.

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Boston College football schedule 2026DateGameTime (ET)Sept. 5at Cincinnati3:30 p.m.Sept. 11vs. Rutgers7:30 p.m.Sept. 19vs. Maine2 p.m.Sept. 26vs. Virginia TechTBDOct. 3at SMUTBDOct. 17vs. PittsburghTBDOct. 24at Georgia TechTBDOct. 31at DukeTBDNov. 7vs. Florida StateTBDNov. 14at Notre Dame3:30 p.m.Nov. 21vs. SyracuseTBDNov. 28at Miami (Fla.)TBD