The Clemson Tigers'(5-0, 3-0 ACC) take on the Boston College Eagles'(2-3, 1-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Alumni Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clemson vs. Boston College'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Clemson beat NC State 30-20 at home last Saturday. The game was close at halftime, with the Tigers up 13-10, but they were able to pull away in the 2nd half. QB DJ Uiagalelei went 21-of-30 passing with 209 yards and a touchdown while also carrying the ball 14 times for 73 yards and 2 TDs.
Eight different Tigers had at least 1 reception. TE Jake Briningstool led the team in receiving with 54 yards and a TD on 4 receptions. The Clemson defense stepped up forcing a fumble and making an interception, but the team hurt itself with 9 penalties for 95 yards.
The Eagles are coming off a 34-33 win at home against Louisville. QB Phil Jurkovec'was 18-of-21 passing for 304 yards with 3 TDs and 1 INT. Boston College struggled in the run game with starting RB Pat Garwo III'carrying the ball 12 times for only 66 yards.