Bronx, N.Y. – The Fordham University football Rams will face Boston College in 2025 it was announced today by interim director of athletics Ed Kull. The game is scheduled for August 30 at Boston College and will be the 2025 season opener for the Rams.

"I am excited to add Boston College to our football schedule for 2025," said interim director of athletics Ed Kull. "The locations, academic excellence, and traditions between our two Jesuit institutions make us natural competitors and we are looking forward to restoring the rivalry between the Rams and the Eagles."
 
It will be the 28th meeting between the two schools, the first since 1954, a 21-7 road loss for the Rams. "This is very exciting news," said Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of the University. "I look forward to seeing the Rams avenge that 1954 loss to the Eagles when they take the field at Alumni Memorial Stadium on The Heights on 30 August 2025.  I hope that you will all join me to see the Old Maroon wave on high in Chestnut Hill."
 
Fordham dropped football following the 1954 season before reinstating the sport on the club level in 1964 and then as a varsity program in 1970.
 
Boston College leads the all-time series with Fordham, 14-11-2.