Whose Side is MSU-Boston College History On?

Michigan State has had a lot of trouble when it has gone up against Boston College over the years.

Sep 21, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) is sacked by Boston College Eagles defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (6) during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

On Saturday, Michigan State and Boston College are set to face one another for just the eighth time in history.

For the Eagles, it will be an attempt at sweeping the home-and-home series against the Spartans and taking them down for the second consecutive year. This will be Boston College's first trip to Spartan Stadium since 1995.

As for MSU, the Spartans want to win a non-conference regular-season game against a power conference opponent for the first time since the 2021 season and also try to avenge last season's defeat.

Sep 21, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles wide receiver Lewis Bond (11) runs the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

While it is a limited sample size of seven, Boston College has generally had its way against the Spartans whenever the two teams have met.

This is how the series has gone:

All-Time Series: Boston College leads, 5-1-1

Sep 21, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) scrambles out of the pocket during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Sept. 21, 2024: Boston College 23, Michigan State 19

In last season's meeting, MSU had put itself in a position to go win the game late but let it slip away. MSU had the ball inside Boston College's 10-yard line, but the Eagles' defense was able to stop the Spartans there and force Jonathan Smith to opt for a field goal instead with about four minutes left.

BC's offense then wasted zero time, needing just six plays to go 75 yards and score a go-ahead touchdown. Now-Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos found WR Lewis Bond, who is still at Boston College, for a 42-yard touchdown with 1:28 left in the game.

MSU had a modest comeback attempt of its own, but Aidan Chiles threw an interception when the Spartans were on Boston College's 36-yard line. It was Chiles' third pick of the night and Michigan State's fourth turnover, which was the team's ultimate undoing.

Dec 1, 2007; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Matt Ryan (12) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC Championship at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images | James Lang-Imagn Images

Dec. 28, 2007: Boston College 24, Michigan State 21

The most interesting part of the only MSU-Boston College bowl game is the intersection between MSU's all-time winningest coach, Mark Dantonio, being on the sidelines in his first season with the program and future NFL MVP Matt Ryan being under center for the Eagles in his final collegiate game.

Ryan completed less than half of his passes, but the eventual No. 3 overall pick of the Atlanta Falcons still threw for 249 yards, three touchdowns and just one interception.

Brian Hoyer, another future veteran NFL quarterback, struggled a lot more for MSU. He went 14-for-36 through the air for 131 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions.

Other Previous Meetings

Sept. 30, 1995: Boston College 21, Michigan State 25

Sept. 26, 1992: Boston College 14, Michigan State 0

Oct. 5, 1946: Boston College 34, Michigan State 20

Oct. 31, 1936: Boston College 13, Michigan State 13

Oct. 19, 1935: Boston College 18, Michigan State 6

Sep 21, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Nate Carter (5) runs the ball with Michigan State Spartans defensive back Jeremiah Hughes (3) tackling during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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