Clemson at Boston College - 2008 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, November 1st 2008 (3:30 PM EDT)
Clemson 27 - Boston College: 21  (ACC)

 
Tigers (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 17 (19 - 19 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
CLEM coming off BYE
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: CLEM: 18 - BC: 23 (41)
CLEM Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
CLEM Travel: 822 miles
Eagles (9 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 18 (27 - 14 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Clemson's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Clemson vs Alabama-23.5
Sat 9/6 Clemson vs The Citadel-23.5
Sat 9/13 Clemson vs NC State-23.5
Sat 9/20 Clemson vs South Carolina State-23.5
Sat 9/27 Clemson vs Maryland-23.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/9 Clemson at Wake Forest+2.5
Sat 10/18 Clemson vs Georgia Tech-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Clemson at Boston College+2.5
Sat 11/8 Clemson at Florida State+2.5
Sat 11/15 Clemson vs Duke-23.5
Sat 11/22 Clemson at Virginia+2.5
Sat 11/29 Clemson vs South Carolina-23.5
Thu 1/1 Clemson vs Nebraska-23.5

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Predictions for Clemson's Schedule
Boston College's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Boston College at Kent State+2.5
Sat 9/6 Boston College vs Georgia Tech-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Boston College vs UCF-23.5
Sat 9/27 Boston College vs Rhode Island-23.5
Sat 10/4 Boston College at NC State+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Boston College vs Virginia Tech-23.5
Sat 10/25 Boston College at North Carolina+2.5
Sat 11/1 Boston College vs Clemson-23.5
Sat 11/8 Boston College vs Notre Dame-23.5
Sat 11/15 Boston College at Florida State+2.5
Sat 11/22 Boston College at Wake Forest+2.5
Sat 11/29 Boston College vs Maryland-23.5
Sat 12/6 Boston College vs Virginia Tech+2.5
Wed 12/31 Boston College vs Vanderbilt+2.5

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Predictions for Boston College's Schedule
Important Stats (2008)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CLEM37%25.234%2.3211237%234-0.08-.0338%17.337%36%047.52.32.2
BC-.0239%24.741%2.6914336%185-0.16-.135%18.431%37%-0.2636.72.62.6
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CLEM#21 (.27)47% (24)50% (12)3.28 (29)17445% (36)2794.33 (29)#52 (.14)40% (48)43% (68)38% (36)3.64 (48)47.60.71.9
BC#89 (.16)41% (93)41% (96)2.87 (99)16441% (78)1764 (58)#56 (.15)42% (74)40% (40)44% (104)3.64 (51)401.21.8



Overall Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CLEM Offense1325.218.536.5%-0.082.3183291122343.447%51%34%37%2%
BC Defense1418.413.935%-0.262.6 - - - - - 46%52%31%37%4%-.1
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CLEM Defense1317.319.337.5%02.2 - - - - - 50%48%37%36%3%-.03
BC Offense1424.726.639.3%-0.162.6183191431853.951%47%41%36%3%-.02

Additional Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Clemson1317:4518.130%38%5.547.52.32.200133.5
Boston College1418:4618.336%64%4.336.72.62.600732.1
Run Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CLEM Offense1347%34%33.2111.53.422-.162.3255%0%0.66
BC Defense1446%31% - - - - -.152.0643%0%0.87
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CLEM Defense1350%37% - - - - -.042.5678%0%0.75
BC Offense1451%41%37142.93.918-.022.6965%0%0.69

Pass Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CLEM Offense1351%37%19.130.8234.27.612.31516.161.335%27%.192%1.5
BC Defense1452%37% - - - - - - 26-.05137%28%.14%1.2
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CLEM Defense1348%36% - - - - - - 19.011.135%30%.183%1.4
BC Offense1447%36%16.632185.35.811.11717-1.132%30%.093%1.3

Clemson's Power Ratings
Clemson's Power Rating: NR
Clemson's Offense Rating: NR
Clemson's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Clemson's 2008 Expected Record: -
Clemson's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Clemson's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Clemson'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
Clemson:    Boston College: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Clemson:    Boston College:




Boston College's Power Ratings
Boston College's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Boston College's Offense Rating: NR
Boston College's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Boston College's 2008 Expected Record: -
Boston College's 2008 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


Clemson Scoring
Offense: 25.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.5
Defense: 17.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 19.3

Clemson's 2008 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 2 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Boston College 23
Clemson 18

Total Points: 41

Based on Last 4 Games
Boston College 23
Clemson 17

Total Points: 40

Based on Entire Season
Boston College 22
Clemson 19

Total Points: 41
Boston College Scoring
Offense: 24.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.6
Defense: 18.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.9

Boston College's 2008 Record
Record: 9 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 14
Record at home: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/11Boston College10Clemson41Clemson -14Clemson54.5Under
202210/08Boston College3Clemson31Clemson -21Clemson49.0Under
202110/02Clemson19Boston College13Clemson -14.5Boston College46.5Under
202010/31Clemson34Boston College28Clemson -31.5Boston College0
201910/26Clemson59Boston College7Clemson -35Clemson59.0Over
201811/10Boston College7Clemson27Clemson -17.5Clemson51.5Under
201709/23Clemson34Boston College7Clemson -33.5Boston College53.0Under
201610/07Boston College10Clemson56Clemson -17Clemson43.0Over
201510/17Clemson34Boston College17Clemson -15.5Clemson38.0Over
201410/18Boston College13Clemson17Clemson -7.5Boston College0
201310/12Clemson24Boston College14Clemson -23Boston College0
201209/29Boston College31Clemson45
201110/08Clemson36Boston College14
201010/30Boston College16Clemson10
200909/19Clemson25Boston College7
200811/01Boston College21Clemson27
200711/17Clemson17Boston College20
200609/09Boston College34Clemson33
200509/24Clemson13Boston College16
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Boston College453 Overs
Clemson1565 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams10 - 93 - 82 - 41 - 4
Road Teams9 - 108 - 34 - 14 - 2

(#) CLEM at (#) BC
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCLEMBC
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Clemson on Offense
CategoryCat
CLEM OffBC Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Clemson Run Game
CategoryCat
CLEM OffBC Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Clemson Pass Game
CategoryCat
CLEM OffBC Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Boston College on Offense
CategoryCatBC OffCLEM Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Boston College Run Game
CategoryCat
BC OffCLEM Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Boston College Pass Game
CategoryCatBC OffCLEM Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
BC 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

CLEM 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Alumni Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 51° - Wind: 10 mph
Rematch from Week 10
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Clemson won at Boston College this year (27-21)

Previous Matchups
Clemson beat Boston College in 2022 (31-3)

  
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