Boston College at Clemson

This is an interesting battle and I like how these teams have been treated in the minds of the public and press over the years. Almost each and every year Clemson is deemed an ACC powerhouse. Yet by the end of the season, we seem to always be reading about how they underachieved. Boston College never gets the top billing, but year after year they seem to rise above expectations of the press and public, and finish under the radar. They then go on and in business-like fashion, win their Bowl game - something they have done in eight of the last nine years. Clemson had a big revenge game last week vs. Georgia Tech and before fans were comfortable in their seats, Tech was up 24-0. Clemson made a nice comeback, but after a 24-0 start, I think Tech got back on their heels a bit and wound up in a dog fight. In the end, Clemson lost and I don't think they are in a great spot here emotionally. Tack on the fact that this team is still learning under a new head coach and new quarterback, and laying a touchdown in a conference game is asking a lot. The Tigers are 7-17-1 ATS in their last 25 games as a home favorite in conference games. Boston College has long been considered the dog in this series vs. Clemson, yet the Eagles own a 5-1 mark lifetime and are 3-0 ATS on the road. Boston College is on the over-achiever list again this year and that's fine by me. I'll take BC and the points here.