It’s Game Day in Death Valley where No. 5 Clemson hosts Boston College in an ACC battle.  The Tigers look to keep their college playoff hopes alive.

Location: Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)

Kickoff:  7:02 PM

Television:   ESPNU

Announcers:  Anish Shroff, Ahmad Brooks, Tiffany Greene

2015 Record: Clemson  5-0  Boston College 3-3

ACC Record: Clemson 2-0  Boston College 0-3

Series History: Clemson leads 13-9-2

Last Meeting:  Clemson won 24-14 last year at Boston College

Four in a Row

Clemson leads the series with the Eagles 13-9-2.  The Tigers have won the last four meetings.  Clemson has won six of seven since Dabo Swinney took the head coaching job.  The 2008 win was Swinney’s first at Clemson.

Top defenses battle

Saturday night two of the top defenses will battle in Death Valley.  Both schools rank in the top  25 in seven defensive categories.  They rank first and second nationally in first downs allowed and second and third in third down conversions.  Boston College leads the nation in total defense, rush defense and passing efficiency defense.  Clemson is 13th in total defense and second in tackles for loss.

Gain has top game

True freshman Deon Cain has his best game as a Tiger against Georgia Tech.  Cain led the Tigers with five catches for 96 yards.

9-1 as starter

Deshaun Watson is now 9-1 as a starter for the Tigers.  His only loss took place last season when he played only 18 plays before leaving the game with a torn ACL.

31 Straight

Clemson has won 31 straight over non-ranked opponents (in either poll).  Alabama is the only team with a streak longer.

Looking for ninth win in a row

Clemson is looking for their ninth win in a row with a victory over Boston College.  The eight game winning streak is good enough for a tie for fifth in the nation.  Ohio State leads the nation with 19, TCU has 14, Memphis 12 and Michigan State 10.

TCI Predictions 

Robert – Clemson 42 Boston College 0

Kaila – Clemson 40 Boston College 7

Gabby – Clemson 41 Boston College 7

Qualk – Clemson 30 Boston College 3

Will – Clemson 35 Boston College 3

Hale – Clemson 31 Boston College 3

Ed – Clemson 35 Boston College 6