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BOSTON COLLEGE PREVIEW is that Boston College inked a deal with Ohio State to play a two-game series be- ginning in 2020. It might take until then for the Eagles to put together a competi- tive squad. En route to his second losing season in his fourth full year on the job, head coach Frank Spaziani has his program stand- ing 2-7 heading into this Saturday's game against Notre Dame, having claimed wins over Maine (34-3) Sept. 8 and Maryland (20-17) Oct. 27. However unlikely, if Boston College were to upset No. 4 Notre Dame this Sat- urday in Chestnut Hill, Mass., it probably wouldn't be enough to save Spaziani's job. So what is the motivation for BC, which is dead last in the Atlantic Coast Conference? ✦ GAME FACTS third season), BC — Frank Spaziani (22‑26, fourth season). Series Facts: This will be the 22nd installment of the Holy Date: Nov. 10, 2012 Site: Alumni Stadium (44,500) Kickoff: 8:12 p.m. ET Television: ABC Radio: This broadcast can be heard live on SIRIUS Satellite Radio (channel 129). Coaches: Notre Dame — Brian Kelly (25‑10, War, with Notre Dame holding a 12‑9 advantage in the all‑ time series. The Fighting Irish have won the last three contests after dropping six straight to the Eagles between 2001‑08. WINGING IT P Struggling Eagles look to play spoiler BY WES MORGAN erhaps the biggest news to come out of Chestnut Hill, Mass., this year NOV. 7, 2012 Apparently, it's pride and sharing its misery. The Eagles — coming off a 28-14 loss to Wake Forest, which Notre Dame hosts Nov. 17 — will miss out on a bowl game for the second straight season. Spaziani has seen his win total drop every year from eight in his first season in 2009. He is 22-26 over those four seasons and prob- ably won't get a fifth. "You always have long-range plans," Spaziani said Sunday. "The man that doesn't plan for his future has no future, right? But the immediate thing is the next game. That's the most important thing about the future and that's the beauty of football. That's what we're trying to do, take care of the next week. "Winning takes care of everything, you know?" Beyond Notre Dame, which is still bat- Through nine games, fifth-year senior linebacker Nick Clancy led the Eagles in both tackles (107) and passes broken up (eight). Rettig threw for nearly 2,000 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, and has completed 197 of 349 passing attempts (56.4 percent) for 2,561 yards with 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions this year. The 6‑3, 213‑pounder earned his first career start against Notre Dame in 2010, a 31‑13 loss at Alumni Stadium. He has connected on 23 of 48 throws for 242 yards with two touchdowns and no intercep‑ tions in two games against the Irish. Defense — Fifth‑year senior middle linebacker Nick Clancy played in nine games as a redshirt junior before injuries wiped out the rest of his 2011 season. The 6‑3, 232‑pounder climbed the depth chart this fall and paces the Eagles with 107 tackles and eight passes broken up. Prime Personnel: Offense — Junior quarterback Chase ranked Notre Dame squad on several occasions, including a 41‑39 decision in 1993 at South Bend when the Eagles were ranked No. 17 and the Irish were No. 1 … It was Boston College's initial win in the series after losing the first four … In 2002, the unranked Eagles again upset the No. 4‑ranked Irish at home, this time 14‑7 … Entering the 1992 game between the two schools, Notre Dame was ranked No. 8 and Boston College No. 9 … The Fighting Irish stomped the Eagles 54‑7, the largest margin of victory in the series, and featured a fake punt call by head coach Lou Holtz in the third quarter with the game in hand … Scenes from the major motion picture "Rudy" were filmed during halftime of the game. For The Record: Boston College has knocked off a highly PHOTO COURTESY BOSTON COLLEGE