Maryland at Boston College - 2008 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, November 29th 2008 (3:30 PM EST)
Boston College 28 - Maryland: 21  (ACC)

 
Terrapins (8 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 22 - 23 (14 - 25 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
BC is playing their 7th straight game
MD is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)

Projected Score: MD: 16 - BC: 24 (40)
MD Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
MD Travel: 381 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)
 
Maryland's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Maryland vs Delaware-23.5
Sat 9/6 Maryland at Middle Tennessee+2.5
Sat 9/13 Maryland vs California-23.5
Sat 9/20 Maryland vs Eastern Michigan-23.5
Sat 9/27 Maryland at Clemson+2.5
Sat 10/4 Maryland at Virginia+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Maryland vs Wake Forest-23.5
Sat 10/25 Maryland vs NC State-23.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 11/6 Maryland at Virginia Tech+2.5
Sat 11/15 Maryland vs North Carolina-23.5
Sat 11/22 Maryland vs Florida State-23.5
Sat 11/29 Maryland at Boston College+2.5
Tue 12/30 Maryland vs Nevada+2.5

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Predictions for Maryland'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
MD.0238%21.837%2.6514437%2230.0541%22.540%40%-0.0841.22.21.2
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
MD#106 (.13)41% (92)41% (97)2.89 (94)11141% (74)2763.62 (95)#84 (.19)43% (86)42% (65)44% (107)4.34 (116)58.61.71.4
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
MD Offense1321.813.638.2%02.2183511442234.348%50%37%37%3%.02
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
MD Defense1322.524.641%-0.081.2 - - - - - 50%49%40%40%3%.05
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
Maryland1316:4417.939%53%4.741.22.21.200032.8
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
MD Offense1348%37%33.51444.318-.042.6568%0%0.83
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
MD Defense1350%40% - - - - -.012.8275%0%0.77
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
MD Offense1350%37%17.530.7222.77.312.81513.091.338%34%.173%1.4
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
MD Defense1349%40% - - - - - - 10.121.334%32%.243%1.7
BC Offense1447%36%16.632185.35.811.11717-1.132%30%.093%1.3

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

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Maryland:    Boston College: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Maryland:    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


Maryland Scoring
Offense: 21.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 13.6
Defense: 22.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.6

Maryland's 2008 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Boston College 24
Maryland 16


Total Points: 40

Based on Last 4 Games
Boston College 22
Maryland 14

Total Points: 37

Based on Entire Season
Boston College 25
Maryland 17

Total Points: 42
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
201612/26Boston College36Maryland30Boston College -1Boston College44.0Over
201311/23Maryland26Boston College29Maryland -1.5Boston College53.5Over
201210/27Boston College20Maryland17
201110/29Maryland17Boston College28
201010/23Boston College21Maryland24
200911/28Maryland17Boston College19
200811/29Boston College28Maryland21
200711/10Maryland42Boston College35
200611/18Boston College38Maryland16
200511/19Maryland16Boston College31
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Boston College822 Overs
Maryland200 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams5 - 51 - 11 - 10 - 0
Road Teams5 - 51 - 10 - 01 - 1

(#) MD at (#) BC
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMDBC
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Maryland on Offense
CategoryCat
MD OffBC Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Maryland Run Game
CategoryCat
MD OffBC Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Maryland Pass Game
CategoryCat
MD OffBC Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Boston College on Offense
CategoryCatBC OffMD Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Boston College Run Game
CategoryCat
BC OffMD Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Boston College Pass Game
CategoryCatBC OffMD 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

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

Weather Forecast
Playing in Alumni Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 42° - Wind: 8 mph
Rematch from Week 14
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Boston College won vs Maryland this year (28-21)

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