Six of the top 15 defenses in the FBS reside in the conference, a trend against the norm in a time where offensive might is right. Louisville has won two straight – Samford, NC State – by tightening the defense.
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Fewer yards have translated to fewer points. It may be in Boston College’s game plan to take advantage of the home team’s inability to stop the pass, 124th in the nation at 15.3 yards per pass. Moving on to the Boston College defense, there are certain areas where it measures up well against the Tigers.
The Demon Deacons have been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the defensive demeanor, leading to a unusual stat. The Yellow Jackets allowed only three of those during their first two games, but they have allowed 20 during the past four games.
Boston College is coming off of a loss to Wake Forest in which they let up 3 points and still managed to lose 3-0. They have a bye this weekend before taking on Wake Forest on the 24th. Most of the scores have been 17-13, 9-7, except for ours.
Boston College: LB Harold Landry. “It’s still football. You still need to get your Jimmies and Joes lined up where you need to defend”. Right now, I’d say we’re a little bit away. They held Army to just 168 total yards of offense. We’re talking about a top-10 defense, a top-20 defense, a top-15 defense.
Wayne Gallman (Grayson) has rushed for more than 100 yards in three consecutive games for fifth-ranked Clemson (5-0).
Boston College is 11-1-1 against the spread in their last 13 games following a against the spread loss.
Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
The normally affable Swinney took off on a reporter after Clemson’s 43-24 victory over Georgia Tech last week who asked if the term “Clemsoning” – which the Urban Dictionary online defines as “the act of delivering an inexplicably disappointing performance, usually within the context of a college football season” – was no longer valid because of the Tigers ability to beat teams they should. It comes back to me. Duke (5-1, 2-0) can not be overlooked as they have been in the past.
Reggie Bonnafon started at quarterback in Louisville’s opener against Auburn, followed by Jackson in a loss to Houston. On the third play of the game at Clemson, the defense misplayed its assignment when linebacker Tyler Marcordes filled the wrong gap.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson’s last 6 games when playing Boston College. I didn’t sleep much. “It all starts there and I think we’ve worked and built toward that and hopefully we’ll be able to hang onto that”. “He needs to play better, too”, Johnson said. This was reminiscent of the 2014 game between Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. VT is being led by backup QB Brenden Motley, who is filling in for incumbent starter Michael Brewer. Against Duke, the Jackets allowed touchdowns on three of Duke’s first four possessions (one was a one-yard drive after a 69-yard punt return) but then forced punts or turnovers over the next nine Blue Devils drives. “I think he can do things”, Johnson said. But even then, I may give you a break. “He’s going to help us as a true freshman”, Johnson said. “It’s a great challenge for us”.
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Florida State quarterback Everett Golson has thrown 139 passes without an interception.
