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Origins of Notre Dame & Boston College’s “Holy War”

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Boston College Eagles are expected to meet for the 26th time this season, resuming their “Holy War” two years earlier than anticipated.

Despite their similarities, the two teams didn’t meet for the first time until 1975. The Irish lead the series, 16-9, and are victors in the last seven matchups.

LEAHY’S PUSH

“A BC-Notre Dame game has been in the works longer than people realize,” Notre Dame Athletic Director Edward “Moose” Krause told The Boston Globe in July 1973. “The late Frank Leahy, who coached at both schools, was after me for years to set one up and I couldn’t.