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