
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 : 28 - 20 (24 - 19 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 20 (24 - 19 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: BC: 24 - MSU: 22 (46)
BC Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
BC Travel: 678 miles
Our Line: -2.5 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: BC: 24 - MSU: 22 (46)
BC Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
BC Travel: 678 miles
Spartans (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 33 - 27 (34 - 26 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 33 - 27 (34 - 26 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (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
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 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 (2007)
Overall Stats 2007
Additional Stats 2007
| 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 | .06 | 43% | 28.3 | 40% | 2.75 | 101 | 44% | 338 | -0.07 | -.03 | 37% | 20.4 | 31% | 39% | -0.09 | 56.9 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| MSU | .05 | 41% | 33.1 | 41% | 3.14 | 198 | 39% | 233 | -0.14 | 38% | 26.6 | 37% | 37% | 0 | 48.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| 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 | #89 (.16) | 41% (93) | 41% (96) | 2.87 (99) | 164 | 41% (78) | 176 | 4 (58) | #56 (.15) | 42% (74) | 40% (40) | 44% (104) | 3.64 (51) | 40 | 1.2 | 1.8 | ||
| MSU | #105 (.13) | 42% (86) | 45% (50) | 2.76 (109) | 118 | 38% (107) | 218 | 3.34 (116) | #85 (.19) | 42% (69) | 39% (25) | 45% (111) | 4.06 (98) | 63.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
Overall Stats 2007
| 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 | 14 | 28.3 | 24 | 43% | -0.07 | 2.1 | 24 | 425 | 101 | 338 | 3.4 | 35% | 64% | 40% | 44% | 2% | .06 |
| MSU Defense | 13 | 26.6 | 25.8 | 38.2% | 0 | 1.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 51% | 37% | 37% | 2% |
| 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 | 14 | 20.4 | 19 | 37% | -0.09 | 2.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 41% | 58% | 31% | 39% | 3% | -.03 |
| MSU Offense | 13 | 33.1 | 34.1 | 41% | -0.14 | 1.5 | 20 | 417 | 198 | 233 | 4.4 | 55% | 43% | 41% | 39% | 3% | .05 |
Additional Stats 2007
| 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 | 14 | 18:54 | 23.5 | 42% | 52% | 6.9 | 56.9 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31.5 |
| Michigan State | 13 | 18:38 | 20.5 | 41% | 58% | 5 | 48.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33.4 |
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 | 14 | 35% | 40% | 30.1 | 101.1 | 3.4 | 17 | -.11 | 2.75 | 67% | 0% | 0.52 |
| MSU Defense | 13 | 47% | 37% | - | - | - | - | -.04 | 2.57 | 59% | 0% | 0.75 |
| 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 | 14 | 41% | 31% | - | - | - | - | -.17 | 2.06 | 54% | 0% | 0.68 |
| MSU Offense | 13 | 55% | 41% | 44.6 | 198.2 | 4.4 | 29 | .02 | 3.14 | 70% | 0% | 0.73 |
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 | 14 | 64% | 44% | 27.9 | 47.1 | 338.3 | 7.2 | 12.1 | 31 | 19 | .16 | 1.1 | 32% | 35% | .19 | 2% | 1.3 |
| MSU Defense | 13 | 51% | 37% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | .05 | 1.1 | 36% | 30% | .15 | 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 | 14 | 58% | 39% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25 | .08 | 1.2 | 35% | 32% | .21 | 3% | 1.5 |
| MSU Offense | 13 | 43% | 39% | 17.8 | 30.2 | 233.5 | 7.7 | 13.1 | 21 | 11 | .11 | 1.3 | 31% | 32% | .25 | 3% | 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: 482
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: 482
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: 482
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: 482
Boston College Scoring
Offense: 28.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 24
Defense: 20.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 19
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: 28.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 24
Defense: 20.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 19
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
Boston College 24
Michigan State 22
Total Points: 46
Based on Last 4 Games
Boston College 22
Michigan State 17
Total Points: 39
Based on Entire Season
Michigan State 27
Boston College 26
Total Points: 53
Boston College 24
Michigan State 22
Total Points: 46
Based on Last 4 Games
Boston College 22
Michigan State 17
Total Points: 39
Based on Entire Season
Michigan State 27
Boston College 26
Total Points: 53
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 33.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 34.1
Defense: 26.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.8
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: 33.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 34.1
Defense: 26.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 25.8
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)
Previous Matchups
Boston College beat Michigan State last year (23-19)
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