
Boston College Eagles at Michigan State Spartans 
Friday, December 28th 2007 (5:00 PM EST)
Boston College 24 - Michigan State: 21
Eagles (11 - 3) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 33 (25 - 34 on Road)
'07 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 33 (25 - 34 on Road)
'07 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: BC: 27 - MSU: 29 (56)
BC Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
BC Travel: 678 miles
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: BC: 27 - MSU: 29 (56)
BC Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
BC Travel: 678 miles
Spartans (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 30 (25 - 28 @ Home)
'07 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 30 (25 - 28 @ Home)
'07 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Boston College's 2007 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/1 | Boston College vs Wake Forest | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/8 | Boston College vs NC State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/15 | Boston College at Georgia Tech | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/22 | Boston College vs Army | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/29 | Boston College vs Massachusetts | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/6 | Boston College vs Bowling Green | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/13 | Boston College at Notre Dame | +2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/25 | Boston College at Virginia Tech | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/3 | Boston College vs Florida State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/10 | Boston College at Maryland | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/17 | Boston College at Clemson | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/24 | Boston College vs Miami | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 12/1 | Boston College vs Virginia Tech | -23.5 | |||||
| Fri 12/28 | Boston College at Michigan State | +2.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Boston College's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Michigan State's 2007 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/1 | Michigan State vs UAB | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/8 | Michigan State vs Bowling Green | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/15 | Michigan State vs Pittsburgh | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/22 | Michigan State at Notre Dame | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/29 | Michigan State at Wisconsin | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/6 | Michigan State vs Northwestern | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/13 | Michigan State vs Indiana | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/20 | Michigan State at Ohio State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/27 | Michigan State at Iowa | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/3 | Michigan State vs Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/10 | Michigan State at Purdue | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/17 | Michigan State vs Penn State | -23.5 | |||||
| Fri 12/28 | Michigan State vs Boston College | -23.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2006)
Overall Stats 2006
Additional Stats 2006
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC | .04 | 43% | 25.4 | 40% | 2.74 | 112 | 43% | 255 | -0.16 | -.04 | 37% | 32.8 | 35% | 36% | 0 | 43.5 | 1.7 | 2.9 |
| MSU | .07 | 43% | 24.6 | 45% | 2.91 | 129 | 39% | 245 | -0.19 | .05 | 40% | 29.9 | 38% | 39% | -0.09 | 56 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MSU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2006
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Offense | 13 | 25.4 | 25 | 42.9% | -0.16 | 1.7 | 20 | 353 | 112 | 255 | 3.3 | 44% | 54% | 40% | 43% | 2% | .04 |
| MSU Defense | 12 | 29.9 | 27.8 | 39.8% | -0.09 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 48% | 38% | 39% | 2% | .05 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Defense | 13 | 32.8 | 34 | 36.8% | 0 | 2.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 43% | 55% | 35% | 36% | 4% | -.04 |
| MSU Offense | 12 | 24.6 | 24.8 | 42.8% | -0.19 | 1.8 | 19 | 357 | 129 | 245 | 4 | 44% | 54% | 45% | 39% | 2% | .07 |
Additional Stats 2006
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 13 | 18:44 | 19.7 | 39% | 33% | 6 | 43.5 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32.5 |
| Michigan State | 12 | 17:40 | 18.5 | 42% | 31% | 6.8 | 56 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30.5 |
Run Game Stats (2007)
Pass Game Stats (2007)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Offense | 13 | 44% | 40% | 33.5 | 112.2 | 3.3 | 20 | -.07 | 2.74 | 69% | 0% | 0.62 |
| MSU Defense | 12 | 50% | 38% | - | - | - | - | -.01 | 2.76 | 66% | 0% | 0.78 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Defense | 13 | 43% | 35% | - | - | - | - | -.08 | 2.32 | 59% | 0% | 0.88 |
| MSU Offense | 12 | 44% | 45% | 32.3 | 129.2 | 4 | 15 | .06 | 2.91 | 50% | 0% | 0.82 |
Pass Game Stats (2007)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Offense | 13 | 54% | 43% | 21.8 | 35.2 | 254.5 | 7.2 | 11.7 | 16 | 11 | .16 | 1.2 | 32% | 34% | .2 | 2% | 1.6 |
| MSU Defense | 12 | 48% | 39% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | .13 | 1.3 | 35% | 33% | .19 | 2% | 1.4 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Defense | 13 | 55% | 36% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | - | 1.1 | 35% | 27% | .13 | 4% | 1.5 |
| MSU Offense | 12 | 54% | 39% | 20.7 | 34.8 | 244.6 | 7 | 11.8 | 18 | 13 | .08 | 1.2 | 34% | 38% | .38 | 2% | 1.5 |
Boston College's Power Ratings
Boston College's Power Rating: NR
Boston College's Offense Rating: NR
Boston College's Defense Rating: NR
2007 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Boston College's 2007 Expected Record: -
Boston College's 2007 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Boston College's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Boston College's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Boston College's Power Rating: NR
Boston College's Offense Rating: NR
Boston College's Defense Rating: NR
2007 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Boston College's 2007 Expected Record: -
Boston College's 2007 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Boston College's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Boston College's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Boston College: Michigan State: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Boston College: Michigan State:
Boston College: Michigan State: 2.5
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Boston College: Michigan State:
Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2007 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2007 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2007 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2007 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Michigan State's 2007 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2007 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Boston College Scoring
Offense: 25.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 32.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 34
Boston College's 2007 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 14
Record on Road: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 25.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 32.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 34
Boston College's 2007 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 14
Record on Road: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Michigan State 29
Boston College 27
Projected Total Points: 56
Michigan State 29
Boston College 27
Projected Total Points: 56
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 24.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.8
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8
Michigan State's 2007 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 5 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 24.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.8
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8
Michigan State's 2007 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 5 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 09/06 | Michigan State | 42 | Boston College | 40 | Michigan State -3.5 | Boston College | 45.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 09/21 | Boston College | 23 | Michigan State | 19 | Boston College -4.5 | Michigan State | 45.5 | Under |
| 2007 | 12/28 | Michigan State | 21 | Boston College | 24 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 1 | 1 | 1 Overs |
| Boston College | 2 | 1 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 2 - 1 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 2 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 0 |
| Boston College Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2007 | N/A | Boston College vs Michigan State | W 24 - 21 | ||
| 2006 | N/A | Boston College vs Navy | W 25 - 24 | ||
| 2005 | N/A | Boston College vs Boise State | W 27 - 21 | ||
| 2004 | N/A | Boston College vs North Carolina | W 37 - 24 | ||
| 2003 | N/A | Boston College vs Colorado State | W 35 - 21 | ||
| 2002 | N/A | Boston College vs Toledo | W 51 - 25 | ||
| 2001 | N/A | Boston College vs Georgia | W 20 - 16 | ||
| Michigan State Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2007 | N/A | Michigan State vs Boston College | L 21 - 24 | ||
| 2003 | N/A | Michigan State vs Nebraska | L 3 - 17 | ||
| 2001 | N/A | Michigan State vs Fresno State | W 44 - 35 | ||
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | BC | MSU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | NR | NR |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| BC Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| BC Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| BC Off | MSU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | MSU Off | BC Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| MSU Off | BC Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | MSU Off | BC Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'07 Profile: Remains Poor G5
BC 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'07 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'07 Profile: Remains Poor G5
BC 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'07 Profile: Remains Poor G5
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Boston College won at Michigan State this year (24-21)
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