Saturday, October 25, 2014

BB&T Field in WinstonSalem

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On Saturday afternoon, the Boston College Eagles (4-3) and their very good rushing attack will take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-5). The Eagles beat the Demon Deacons 24-10 at home in 2013.

The Boston College players had upset on their minds last Saturday when they took on Clemson, but they came up just short in what ended up being a 17-13 home loss. The Eagles had just 263 total yards in that game and they only converted two of their 14 third down chances.

Boston College is currently the ninth-best rushing team in the country with 287.7 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Tyler Murphy has only thrown for 869 yards so far this season, but he has also rushed for 766 yards with eight touchdowns. Freshman running back Jon Hilliman has 471 rushing yards this year with seven scores.

Wake Forest lost their third game in a row last Saturday when they were beaten 30-7 by Syracuse at home. They just couldn't move the ball on offense in that loss, thrown for just 99 yards and rushing for 71.

The Demon Deacons have one of the worst scoring teams in the country right now with just 14.4 points per game. Their best offensive player has been wide receiver E.J. Scott, who has 31 catches for 315 yards with four touchdowns. Quarterback John Wolford has struggled, throwing for 1,135 yards with seven touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

Boston College Eagles Betting Trends

Boston College Eagles are 5-2-0 Against the Spread

Boston College Eagles are 1-4-0 against the Over/Under

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends

Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 3-4-0 Against the Spread

Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 1-5-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Boston College Eagles

10/17/14 WR Drew Barksdale Hamstring out indefinitely
10/17/14 OG Harris Williams Ankle out for season
10/07/14 DT Mehdi Abdesmad Knee out for season
08/26/14 WR Bobby Swigert Knee out indefinitely
08/26/14 WR Harrison Jackson Chest out indefinitely
08/26/14 LB Tim Joy Knee out for season

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

10/19/14 LB Teddy Matthews Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Boston College
10/19/14 2ndQB Tyler Cameron Knee injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Boston College
10/19/14 QB John Wolford Head injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Boston College
10/12/14 WR Matt James Hand out indefinitely
09/27/14 LS Logan Feimster Performance has left team
09/18/14 QB Travis Smith Personal has left team
09/12/14 C Cody Preble Dismissed has been dismissed
09/12/14 RB Dominique Gibson Dismissed has been dismissed
09/08/14 Backup QB Kevin Sousa Suspension out indefinitely
08/22/14 TE Zach Gordon Head out indefinitely
08/04/14 DL Johnny Garcia ACL out for season
08/02/14 DB James Ward Leg out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take BC

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