Who’s Playing
No. 22 NC State @ Boston College
Current Records: NC State 4-1; Boston College 4-1
What to Know
The NC State Wolfpack have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Boston College Eagles at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Alumni Stadium after a week off. Both teams have allowed few points on average (the Wolfpack 15.8, BC 16.8), so any points scored will be well earned.
NC State bagged a 34-27 victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs two weeks ago. NC State’s success was spearheaded by the efforts of RB Zonovan Knight, who punched in one rushing touchdown, and RB Ricky Person Jr., who punched in one rushing touchdown.
Meanwhile, BC didn’t finish too far behind, but the team still lost 19-13 to the Clemson Tigers two weeks ago. QB Dennis Grosel had a memorable game, but not in the way you want to be remembered: besides failing to produce a single touchdown, he threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball once.
This next contest is expected to be close, with NC State going off at just a 3-point favorite. Those burned by picking them against the spread two weeks ago might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.
The Wolfpack’s win brought them up to 4-1 while the Eagles’ loss pulled them down to an identical 4-1. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: NC State enters the game having picked the ball off seven times, good for 19th in the nation. Less enviably, BC is 151st worst in the nation in thrown interceptions, having thrown four on the season. NC State’s secondary is poised to pounce all over BC’s passing game.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Alumni Stadium — Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- TV: ACC Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Wolfpack are a 3-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college football odds.
Over/Under: -108
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Series History
NC State have won three out of their last five games against Boston College.
- Oct 19, 2019 – Boston College 45 vs. NC State 24
- Oct 06, 2018 – NC State 28 vs. Boston College 23
- Nov 11, 2017 – NC State 17 vs. Boston College 14
- Oct 29, 2016 – Boston College 21 vs. NC State 14
- Nov 07, 2015 – NC State 24 vs. Boston College 8
