When people bring up Boston College Eagles rivalries there are sure to be names that pop up. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Virginia Tech Hokies. But what about the Holy Cross Crusaders? In terms of games played, the two have faced off 82 times in their storied histories, with the Eagles holding a 48-31-3 lead. The rivalry started with BC winning 5 of the first 7 starting in 1896, then Holy Cross went on a tear winning six in a row. The biggest game of the series was in 1942 when the Crusaders beat an undefeated BC team at Fenway Park.