Saturday, October 18, 2014

Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill

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The #24 Clemson Tigers (4-2) will take their tough passing attack on the road when they take on the Boston College Eagles (4-2) on Saturday afternoon. Last year, the Tigers were able to beat the Eagles 24-14 on their home field.

Over the weekend, Clemson picked up their third win in a row when they beat Louisville 23-17 on their home field. They won despite only rushing for 72 yards in the game and turning the ball over twice.

The Tigers are averaging 37.5 points per game so far this season and are only giving up 21.2 points per game. Quarterback Deshaun Watson has 1,176 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions, and he has also rushed for 147 yards and three more touchdowns. Watson's top target has been Mike Williams, who has 22 receptions for 543 yards and four scores.

Boston College's defense helped the Eagles roll to a 30-14 win over NC State on Saturday. They only gave up a total of 217 yards in that game, which included just 43 yards on the ground.

Boston College has struggled passing the ball this season by averaging just 127.8 passing yards per game through six games. Quarterback Tyler Murphy has only passes for 761 yards and three touchdowns this season, but he also leads the team in rushing with 711 yards and eight rushing touchdowns.

Clemson Tigers Betting Trends

Clemson Tigers are 4-2-0 Against the Spread

Clemson Tigers are 2-3-0 against the Over/Under

Boston College Eagles Betting Trends

Boston College Eagles are 4-2-0 Against the Spread

Boston College Eagles are 1-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Clemson Tigers

10/12/14 WR Charone Peake Knee "?" Saturday vs. Boston College
10/12/14 QB Deshaun Watson Finger out indefinitely
10/12/14 DB Martin Jenkins Foot "?" Saturday vs. Boston College
10/12/14 LB Tony Steward Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Boston College
10/11/14 OT Joe Gore Appendix expected to miss
09/04/14 WR Kyrin Priester Dismissed has been dismissed
08/28/14 OL Oliver Jones Knee out for season
08/25/14 RB Tyshon Dye Achilles out indefinitely
08/20/14 RB Zac Brooks Foot out for season

Boston College Eagles

10/07/14 DT Mehdi Abdesmad Knee out for season
09/02/14 OG Harris Williams Ankle expected to miss 6-8 weeks
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

Tony's Pick: Take Boston College

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