This is a good matchup for Boston College. The Eagles have an excellent run defense. Their problem is going against outstanding athletic dual-threat quarterbacks with great athletes at the skill positions. The Eagles' worst defeats have come against Clemson, Louisville and Florida State.

Maryland is a much easier foe for Boston College, an opponent that is right in the Eagles' wheelhouse.

The Terrapins are a typical mediocre Big Ten team that likes to run behind a big offensive line. Boston College ranks seventh in the nation in run defense. The Eagles are well acquainted with the kind of spread run game that Maryland employs.

Maryland is 1-4 in its last four games with its only victory during this span occurring against 2-10 Rutgers. The Terrapins were outscored by 142 points during their last four losses.