Jimmy Clausen threw four interceptions as Notre Dame was shutout for the first time this season 17-0 at Boston College Saturday night.

It's the 3rd loss in four games for Notre Dame, which drops to 5-4 on the season. The Irish remain a win away from bowl eligibility.

Clausen's 1st interception was a turning point in the game. With the Irish down 3-0 in the 2nd, Clausen overthrew Kyle Rudolph and was picked off by BC's Paul Anderson. Anderson followed his blockers 70 yards for the touchdown to make it 10-0.

Clausen then threw his 2nd interception just before the half.

The Irish didn't come out of the locker room playing well either. After stopping BC's offense, Golden Tate fumbled on the punt return and BC recovered.

The Eagles took advantage as QB Chris Crane threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Robinson to make it 17-0.

Late in the 3rd quarter, the Irish went for it on a 4th and 6 at BC's 40, but the dump pass from Clausen to Armando Allen didn't generate a 1st down.

In the 4th, ND had its best chance to score but Clausen threw his 3rd INT in the end zone. It was Anderson again with the pick, his 2nd of the day and 5th of the season.

Clausen's 4th interception with three minutes left in the game capped off a miserable performance for the Irish. Clausen finished 26 of 46 for 226, 0 TDs, and 4 INTs.

The Irish mustered just 66 yards rushing on the night.

BC running back Montel Harris rushed for 120 yards on 23 carries for Boston College.

Notre Dame will again be on the road next Saturday as they head to Baltimore to face 6-3 Navy.