TCI Game Day – Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA – It’s Game Day at Boston College where the No. 17 Tigers battle Boston College in an Atlantic division showdown.

 

 

 

Location: Alumni Stadium

Kickoff:  3:30 PM

Television:   ESPN2

2012 Record: Clemson 3-1  Boston College 1-2

ACC Record: Clemson 0-1  Boston College 0-1

Series History: Clemson leads the series 10-9-2

Last Meeting:  Clemson won 36-14 in 2011 in Death Valley

Swinney’s First Win in Chestnut Hill

Clemson’s C.J. Spiller totaled 242 all-purpose yards and Clemson scored the games final ten points to defeat Boston College 27-21 at Alumni Stadium in 2008.

3:30 Kickoff a Relief

The 3:30 kickoff for the Clemson BC game will be a welcome relief to Clemson.  Last weekend Clemson didn’t arrive home until 4:30 AM after the Florida State game.

Swinney vs. the ACC

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney has a 32-20 overall record, including a 20-11 in the ACC.

Dabo is 12-2 against ACC teams at home.

Ellington Still Leads

Andre Ellington still leads the ACC in rushing.  He has 383 yards on 67 attempts for a 5.7 yards per carry average.

Hopkins Leads ACC in Receiving

DeAndre Hopkins has 31 catches for 407 yards and three scores.

Clemson Has At Least 498 Yards

Clemson has at least 498 yards of total offense in each of the first four games.

TCI Prediction

Robert – Clemson 42 Boston College 24

Will – Clemson 45 Boston College 41

Heath – Clemson 41 Boston College 27