FBS-CFB Game Preview: Clemson Tigers (2-3) vs. Boston College Eagles (1-4)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Alumni Stadium (Capacity: 44,500)

Location: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: ACC Network 3][14]

Weather Forecast (Chestnut Hill, MA)

Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall evening

Kickoff Temp: 58°F (14°C)

Wind: 5–7 mph

Precipitation: 0% chance

Impact: Ideal football weather; no weather-related concerns

Injury Report

Clemson Tigers: No major injuries reported.

Boston College Eagles: No major injuries reported.

(Both teams enter this matchup healthy.)

Key Player Matchups

QB Cade Klubnik (Clemson) vs. BC Secondary

Klubnik: 1,250 yards, 10 TDs, 4 INTs, 64.5% completion

BC Pass Defense: Allowing 235.6 YPG (#91 FBS).

RB Adam Randall (Clemson) vs. BC Front Seven

Randall: 368 rush yards, 3 TDs; also 154 receiving yards and 3 TDs

BC Run Defense: Allowing 85 YPG (#128 FBS).

WR Bryant Wesco Jr. (Clemson) vs. CB Khari Johnson (BC)

Wesco: 431 yards, 5 TDs.

Johnson: 2 INTs, 18 tackles.

QB Dylan Lonergan (Boston College) vs. Clemson Secondary

Lonergan: 1,277 yards, 9 TDs, 3 INTs, 67.4% completion

Clemson Pass Defense: Allowing 184.8 YPG (#37 FBS).

WR Lewis Bond (BC) vs. CB Avieon Terrell (Clemson)

Bond: 38 receptions, 366 yards.

Terrell: 3 forced fumbles, 1 INT, 33 tackles.

Recent Team Form

Clemson Tigers

Last game: Defeated North Carolina 38-10.

Offense: 389.8 YPG (#65), 23.4 PPG (#98).

Defense: 343 YPG allowed (#42), 20.2 PPG allowed (#30).

Strength: Passing efficiency (Klubnik 91.7% vs UNC).

Weakness: Red-zone offense (#114 nationally, 76.9%).

Boston College Eagles

Last game: Lost 48-7 to Pittsburgh.

Offense: 398.4 YPG (#61), 31.4 PPG (#52).

Defense: 459.6 YPG allowed (#129), 31.6 PPG allowed (#118).

Strength: Passing offense (#11 nationally, 313.4 YPG).

Weakness: Turnover margin (-6, #126 nationally).

Series History

All-Time Record: Clemson leads 21–9–2.

Current Streak: Clemson has won 12 straight (2011–2022).

Last Meeting: 2022 – Clemson 31, Boston College 3.

At Chestnut Hill: Clemson leads 10–6–1.

Trophy: O’Rourke–McFadden Trophy (since 2008).

Betting Trends

Clemson:

1-4 ATS this season.

1-2 ATS as 14+ point favorite.

2 of 5 games Over.

Boston College:

2-3 ATS this season.

1-2 ATS as underdog.

3 of 5 games Over.

Head-to-Head (last 10):

Clemson 10-0 SU, 4-6 ATS.

6 of last 10 meetings went Under [10].

Historical Betting Results

2022: Clemson -20.5, covered (31-3, Under 48.5).

2021: Clemson -14.5, failed to cover (19-13, Under 47.5).

2020: Clemson -30, failed to cover (34-28, Over 61).

2019: Clemson -33.5, covered (59-7, Over 59).

2018: Clemson -17.5, covered (27-7, Under 52).

Projected Score: Clemson 31, Boston College 17

Game Odds

Clemson Tigers                                 – 14

Boston College Eagles                   54.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025