Syracuse at Boston College: Syracuse Offense vs. BC Defense

Nov 22, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball before he is tackled by Boston College Eagles linebacker Mike Strizak (30) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

In the final regular season game of the season, the meeting of Syracuse offense vs. BC defense could be one of the bigger mismatches.

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It’s safe to say it as the sample size has certainly been big enough: Boston College’s defense is having a fine season. Things may not be air-tight all the time, but the body of work has been more than adequate.

This week, the Eagles are to face the Syracuse offense, which has been anything but productive most of the time. Only twice have they broken 30 points, and eight times they have scored 20 or less. Up against the Boston College defense, will it be another slow day for the Orange?

Syracuse Offense vs. BC Defense: Statistical Comparison

Scoring
• SU offense: 18.0 ppg (120th in FBS)
• BC defense: 21.7 ppg (T-27th)

Rushing
• SU offense: 152.73 (82nd)
• BC defense: 97.82 ypg (6th)

Passing
• SU offense: 194.8 ypg (97th)
• BC defense: 231.8 ypg (75th)

Total Yards
• SU offense: 347.5 ypg (112th)
• BC defense: 329.6 ypg (17th)

Sacks Allowed/Made
• SU offense: 1.82 per game (T-48th)
• BC defense: 2.36 per game (T-43rd)

Tackles For Loss Allowed/Made
• SU offense: 6.91 per game (T-107th)
• BC defense: 7.09 per game (T-22nd)

3rd Downs
• SU offense: 35.71% (99th)
• BC defense: 39.24% (65th)

Red Zone
• SU offense: 81.82% (T-75th)
• BC defense: 83.78% (T-76th)