BC vs Clemson NCAA Football Spread/Handicapping
The undefeated No. 3 Clemson Tigers will host a Boston College Eagles squad at Death Valley on Saturday afternoon.
Boston College, who won their first two games of the year before losing at USC and at home against Florida State, bounced back with a 48-27 win over Army this past weekend, while the Tigers has one more game to win before it can go into its ACC Atlantic Division showdown with Florida State.
Boston College (3-2) vs. No. 3 Clemson (5-0)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013
Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Clemson Memorial Stadium
City: Clemson
O/U Odds: 63
Spread: Clemson -24 1/2
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The Eagles played great offensively against the Black Knights, rolling up 523 total yards with a balanced attack.
Running back Andre Williams rushed for an incredible 263 yards and five touchdowns , while quarterback Chase Rettig completed 11-of-13 pass attempts for 203 yards and no INTs.
Rettig has been on fire for the Eagles, passing for 891yards and nine touchdowns on the year, while Williams has 768 yards on the ground with seven touchdowns.
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So what’s the problem? Defense.
Boston College allowed 427 yards against Army, with 326 coming on the ground, and ranks 66th in the country in points allowed, giving up 27 points per game. It’s that dismal defense that will likely spell their demise as Boston College will have to play a perfect game to even have a chance of beating Clemson at home. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
The Tigers are rolling behind Heisman candidate quarterback Tajh Boyd, who tossed five touchdown passes in a 49-14 win at Syracuse last time out.
Boyd threw for 455 yards to lead Clemson’s No. 13-ranked offense (44.2 PPG), which produced an amazing 624 total yards against the Orange.
Meanwhile, the Tigers defense held Syracuse to 14 points and 397 total yards, forcing four turnovers.
The defensive unit ranks 16th in points allowed at 16 per game and 14th in points scored with 44 a game this season.
Matt’s Prediction
The Clemson Tigers have won the last two meetings against Boston College, including a 14-point win at on the road last season.
And while I expect Clemson to win this one, the Eagles will give then a run for their money with some points of their own.
Clemson 35, Boston College 28
