Boston College vs. Michigan State

Friday, December 28, 2007, Champs Sports Bowl

No. 12 Boston College beat Michigan State 24–⁠21. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Boston College led the series 4–⁠1–⁠1.

Neutral site12Boston College11–⁠3 in 2007
24
Neutral siteMichigan State7–⁠6 in 2007
21

FinalAttendance 46,554Referee: Randy Christal (Big 12)

MVP Jamie Silva (Boston College)Wikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston College773724
Michigan State733821

Standouts

  • PassingMatt Ryan22 of 47, 249 yards, 3 TD, 1 INTBoston College
  • RushingJavon Ringer21 carries, 101 yardsMichigan State
  • ReceivingRich Gunnell6 catches, 138 yards, 2 TDBoston College
  • DefenseJamie Silva2 INTBoston College

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Player stats

Boston College

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt Ryan22/4724931
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Andre Callender123309
L.V. Whitworth719010
James McCluskey1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Rich Gunnell6138268
Justin Jarvis224013
Brandon Robinson319011
Ryan Purvis218010
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jamie Silva2400
Kevin Akins1170
Paul Anderson120

Michigan State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Brian Hoyer14/3613124
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Javon Ringer21101019
Jehuu Caulcrick1559017
Brian Hoyer2809
Kellen Davis1404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Kellen Davis438118
Devin Thomas434023
Deon Curry225114
Javon Ringer117017
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Eric Gordon1160

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Boston CollegeMichigan State
276Total yards303
296Passing yards131
27Rushing yards172
5.3Yards per pass3.6
0.9Yards per rush4.4
17First downs18
5–⁠18Third downs6–⁠18
1–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠3
3Turnovers5
4–⁠22Penalties1–⁠15
17:07Possession19:25

Efficiency

Boston CollegeMichigan State
29%Success rate35%
−0.11EPA per play−0.22
1.11Explosiveness0.47
−0.14Rushing EPA−0.03
−0.08Passing EPA−0.43
36%Passing-down success25%
−0.43First-down EPA−0.22
0.10Second-down EPA−0.35
0.26Third-down EPA0.12
5%Havoc by its defense1%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Boston College 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Michigan State end zoneBoston College end zoneQ1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ1 Boston CollegePunt, 5 playsQ1 Michigan StateInterception, 7 playsQ1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ1 Michigan StateFumble, 1 playQ1 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Boston CollegePunt, 5 playsQ2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateField goal, 4 playsQ2 Boston CollegeInterception, 3 playsQ2 Michigan StateInterception, 1 playQ2 Boston CollegeEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ3 Michigan StateField goal, 11 playsQ3 Boston CollegeField goal, 11 playsQ3 Michigan StateInterception, 1 playQ3 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ3 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 Boston CollegeFumbleQ4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ4 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 Boston CollegePunt, 3 playsQ4 Michigan StateInterception, 1 playQ4 Boston CollegeEnd of game, 5 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Michigan State drives left to right, Boston College right to left.
  1. Q1 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 18 yards
  2. Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  3. Q1 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 47 yards
  4. Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 5 plays, 1 yard
  5. Q1 Michigan StateInterception, 7 plays, 44 yards
  6. Q1 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  7. Q1 Michigan StateFumble, 1 play, −1 yard
  8. Q1 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 11 yards
  9. Q1 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  10. Q2 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 70 yards
  11. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  12. Q2 Boston CollegePunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  13. Q2 Michigan StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  14. Q2 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, −15 yards
  15. Q2 Michigan StateField goal, 4 plays, 8 yards
  16. Q2 Boston CollegeInterception, 3 plays, 8 yards
  17. Q2 Michigan StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  18. Q2 Boston CollegeEnd of half, 3 plays, 14 yards
  19. Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  20. Q3 Michigan StateField goal, 11 plays, 54 yards
  21. Q3 Boston CollegeField goal, 11 plays, 69 yards
  22. Q3 Michigan StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  23. Q3 Boston CollegeTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 2 yards
  24. Q3 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 27 yards
  25. Q3 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  26. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 6 plays, 18 yards
  27. Q4 Boston CollegeTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 80 yards
  28. Q4 Michigan StateTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 20 yards
  29. Q4 Boston CollegeFumble, 20 yards
  30. Q4 Michigan StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 37 yards
  31. Q4 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  32. Q4 Michigan StatePunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
  33. Q4 Boston CollegePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  34. Q4 Michigan StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  35. Q4 Boston CollegeEnd of game, 5 plays, 9 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Tied at 7
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
14:301st & 10 at opp 18Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the BC 14.
14:032nd & 6 at opp 14Javon Ringer rush for a loss of 4 yards to the BC 18.
13:233rd & 10 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 6, Boston College 0
13:23Brett Swenson extra point GOOD.Michigan State 7, Boston College 0
13:23Todd Boleski kickoff for 58 yards returned by Brandon Robinson for 15 yards to the BC 27.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
12:381st & 10 at own 27Andre Callender rush for 1 yard to the BC 28.
12:352nd & 9 at own 28Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Ryan Purvis.
12:303rd & 9 at own 28Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
12:234th & 9 at own 28Johnny Ayers punt for 54 yards, returned by Devin Thomas for no gain to the MchSt 18 out-of-bounds.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 10 plays
12:191st & 10 at own 18Boston College penalty 12 yard pass interference on Jolonn Dunbar accepted, no play.
12:121st & 10 at own 30Javon Ringer rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 35.
12:052nd & 5 at own 35Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 40 for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at own 40Brian Hoyer pass complete to Deon Curry for 11 yards to the BC 49 for a 1ST down.
11:141st & 10 at opp 49Kellen Davis rush for 5 yards to the BC 44.
10:582nd & 5 at opp 44Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 2 yards to the BC 42.
10:293rd & 3 at opp 42Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 4 yards to the BC 38 for a 1ST down.
10:231st & 10 at opp 38Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Blair White.
10:112nd & 10 at opp 38Javon Ringer rush for 3 yards to the BC 35.
9:353rd & 7 at opp 35Brian Hoyer pass incomplete.
9:314th & 7 at opp 35Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Kellen Davis.
Boston College Punt, 5 plays
9:201st & 10 at own 35Andre Callender rush for 1 yard to the BC 36.
8:552nd & 9 at own 36Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 10 yards to the BC 46 for a 1ST down.
8:251st & 10 at own 46Matt Ryan sacked by Ervin Baldwin at the BC 31 for a loss of 15 yards, Boston College penalty 0 yard intentional grounding on Matt Ryan accepted.
8:242nd & 25 at own 31Boston College penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:022nd & 30 at own 26Andre Callender rush for 5 yards to the BC 31.
7:243rd & 25 at own 31Andre Callender rush for 5 yards to the BC 36.
6:494th & 20 at own 36Johnny Ayers punt for 44 yards, returned by Devin Thomas for 18 yards to the MchSt 38 out-of-bounds.
Michigan State Interception, 7 plays
6:331st & 10 at own 38Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 17 yards to the BC 45 for a 1ST down.
6:031st & 10 at opp 45Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the BC 43.
5:362nd & 8 at opp 43Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the BC 40.
4:563rd & 5 at opp 40Javon Ringer rush for 19 yards to the BC 21 for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at opp 21Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the BC 18.
4:092nd & 7 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Andrew Hawken.
3:583rd & 7 at opp 18Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Jamie Silva at the BC 0, returned for 38 yards to the BC 38.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
3:301st & 10 at own 38L.V. Whitworth rush for 6 yards to the BC 44.
2:502nd & 4 at own 44L.V. Whitworth rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 43.
2:423rd & 5 at own 43Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Rich Gunnell.
2:364th & 5 at own 43Johnny Ayers punt for 45 yards, fair catch by Devin Thomas at the MchSt 12.
Michigan State Fumble, 1 play
2:271st & 10 at own 12Brian Hoyer rush for no gain, fumbled at the MchSt 11, recovered by BC at the MchSt 11.
Boston College Touchdown pass, 4 plays
2:111st & 10 at opp 11Matt Ryan pass complete to L.V. Whitworth for 2 yards to the MchSt 9.
1:452nd & 8 at opp 9Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 7 yards to the MchSt 2.
0:513rd & 1 at opp 2James McCluskey rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 1 for a 1ST down.
0:361st & goal at opp 1Matt Ryan pass complete to Jon Loyte for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Michigan State 7, Boston College 6
0:36Steve Aponavicius extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
0:36Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 65 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 25 yards to the MchSt 30.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
0:101st & 10 at own 30Javon Ringer rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 34.
Q2 12:252nd & 6 at own 34Devin Thomas rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 37.
Q2 14:143rd & 3 at own 37Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 6 yards to the MchSt 43 for a 1ST down.
Q2 13:501st & 10 at own 43Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 44.
Q2 13:152nd & 9 at own 44Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Andrew Hawken.
Q2 12:513rd & 9 at own 44Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 3 yards to the MchSt 47.
Q2 12:254th & 6 at own 47Aaron Bates punt for 37 yards, returned by Jamie Silva for 14 yards to the BC 30.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Boston College 14, Michigan State 10
Boston College Touchdown pass, 10 plays
12:201st & 10 at own 30Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
12:142nd & 10 at own 30Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 9 yards to the BC 39.
12:093rd & 1 at own 39Matt Ryan pass complete to James McCluskey for 9 yards to the BC 48 for a 1ST down.
12:011st & 10 at own 48L.V. Whitworth rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 47.
11:122nd & 11 at own 47Matt Ryan rush for 12 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at opp 41L.V. Whitworth rush for no gain to the MchSt 41.
10:022nd & 10 at opp 41Matt Ryan pass incomplete to L.V. Whitworth.
9:453rd & 10 at opp 41Matt Ryan pass complete to Justin Jarvis for 13 yards to the MchSt 28 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at opp 28Andre Callender rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MchSt 29.
8:542nd & 11 at opp 29Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boston College 13, Michigan State 7
8:54Steve Aponavicius extra point GOOD.Boston College 14, Michigan State 7
8:54Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 57 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 19 yards to the MchSt 32.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
8:301st & 10 at own 32Javon Ringer rush for 5 yards to the MchSt 37.
7:552nd & 5 at own 37Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 39.
7:213rd & 3 at own 39Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
7:144th & 3 at own 39Aaron Bates punt for 45 yards, returned by Jamie Silva for 4 yards to the BC 20.
Boston College Punt, 5 plays
7:051st & 10 at own 20Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Clarence Megwa.
6:522nd & 10 at own 20Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 12 yards to the BC 32 for a 1ST down.
6:311st & 10 at own 32Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Kevin Challenger.
6:152nd & 10 at own 32Matt Ryan pass complete to Kevin Challenger for 6 yards to the BC 38.
6:053rd & 4 at own 38Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 06:05.
6:013rd & 4 at own 38Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
5:544th & 4 at own 38Johnny Ayers punt for 35 yards, returned by Devin Thomas for no gain to the MchSt 27.
Michigan State Punt, 3 plays
5:481st & 10 at own 27Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
5:432nd & 10 at own 27Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 31 out-of-bounds.
5:413rd & 6 at own 31Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Blair White.
5:344th & 6 at own 31Aaron Bates punt for 36 yards out-of-bounds.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
5:231st & 10 at own 33Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 32.
4:542nd & 11 at own 32Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Ryan Purvis.
4:263rd & 11 at own 32Matt Ryan sacked by Rob Tabatchnick at the BC 18 for a loss of 14 yards.
3:564th & 25 at own 18Johnny Ayers punt for 12 yards out-of-bounds.
Michigan State Field goal, 4 plays
3:541st & 10 at opp 30Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
3:452nd & 10 at opp 30Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 7 yards to the BC 23.
3:003rd & 3 at opp 23Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the BC 22.
2:174th & 2 at opp 22Brett Swenson 39 yard field goal GOOD.Boston College 14, Michigan State 10
2:17Todd Boleski kickoff for 57 yards returned by Brandon Robinson for 13 yards to the BC 26 out-of-bounds.
Boston College Interception, 3 plays
1:451st & 10 at own 26Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 8 yards to the BC 34.
1:372nd & 2 at own 34Matt Ryan pass incomplete.
1:293rd & 2 at own 34Matt Ryan pass intercepted by Eric Gordon at the BC 44, returned for 17 yards to the BC 27.
Michigan State Interception, 1 play
1:241st & 10 at opp 27Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Jamie Silva at the BC 11, returned for 3 yards to the BC 14.
Boston College End of half, 3 plays
0:481st & 10 at own 14Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 3 yards to the BC 17.
0:382nd & 7 at own 17Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 7 yards to the BC 24 for a 1ST down.
0:161st & 10 at own 24Andre Callender rush for 4 yards to the BC 28.
Q3 15:00Todd Boleski kickoff for 69 yards returned by Brandon Robinson for 21 yards to the BC 22.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Boston College 17, Michigan State 13
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
14:471st & 10 at own 22Andre Callender rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 21.
14:152nd & 11 at own 21Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for 4 yards to the BC 25 out-of-bounds.
14:143rd & 7 at own 25Boston College penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
14:103rd & 12 at own 20Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
14:014th & 12 at own 20Johnny Ayers punt for 41 yards, returned by Devin Thomas for 1 yard to the MchSt 40.
Michigan State Field goal, 11 plays
13:531st & 10 at own 40Javon Ringer rush for 17 yards to the BC 43 for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at opp 43Javon Ringer rush for 11 yards to the BC 32 for a 1ST down.
13:041st & 10 at opp 32Javon Ringer rush for 14 yards to the BC 18 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at opp 18Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 5 yards to the BC 13.
11:392nd & 5 at opp 13Jehuu Caulcrick rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BC 14.
11:043rd & 6 at opp 14Javon Ringer rush for 5 yards to the BC 9.
10:254th & 1 at opp 9Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 1 yard to the BC 8 for a 1ST down.
9:501st & goal at opp 8Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the BC 8.
8:562nd & goal at opp 8Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the BC 6.
8:243rd & goal at opp 6Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas, broken up by Jolonn Dunbar.
8:214th & goal at opp 6Brett Swenson 23 yard field goal GOOD.Boston College 14, Michigan State 13
8:21Todd Boleski kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Boston College Field goal, 11 plays
8:141st & 10 at own 20Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Rich Gunnell.
8:062nd & 10 at own 20L.V. Whitworth rush for 10 yards to the BC 30 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
7:481st & 10 at own 30Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Clarence Megwa.
7:302nd & 10 at own 30L.V. Whitworth rush for 1 yard to the BC 31.
6:523rd & 9 at own 31Matt Ryan pass complete to Justin Jarvis for 11 yards to the BC 42 for a 1ST down.
6:441st & 10 at own 42Matt Ryan pass complete to Clarence Megwa for 17 yards to the MchSt 41 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
6:381st & 10 at opp 41Michigan St penalty 15 yard pass interference on Ross Weaver accepted, no play.
6:331st & 10 at opp 26Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 15 yards to the MchSt 11 for a 1ST down.
6:021st & 10 at opp 11Matt Ryan pass complete to Andre Callender for no gain to the MchSt 11.
5:212nd & 10 at opp 11Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Clarence Megwa.
5:153rd & 10 at opp 11Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Brandon Robinson.
5:104th & 10 at opp 11Steve Aponavicius 28 yard field goal GOOD.Boston College 17, Michigan State 13
5:10Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 58 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 19 yards to the MchSt 31.
Michigan State Interception, 1 play
4:501st & 10 at own 31Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Kevin Akins at the MchSt 45, returned for 17 yards to the MchSt 28.
Boston College Turnover on downs, 4 plays
4:441st & 10 at opp 28Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Rich Gunnell.
4:412nd & 10 at opp 28Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Kevin Challenger.
4:333rd & 10 at opp 28Matt Ryan rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 26 out-of-bounds.
4:264th & 8 at opp 26Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Ryan Purvis.
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
4:161st & 10 at own 26Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 27.
3:402nd & 9 at own 27Javon Ringer rush for no gain to the MchSt 27.
2:553rd & 9 at own 27Brian Hoyer pass complete to Javon Ringer for 17 yards to the MchSt 44 for a 1ST down.
2:221st & 10 at own 44Javon Ringer rush for 1 yard to the MchSt 45.
1:362nd & 9 at own 45Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 48.
0:413rd & 6 at own 48Brian Hoyer pass complete to A.J. Jimmerson for 5 yards to the BC 47.
0:084th & 1 at opp 47Aaron Bates punt for 34 yards, returned by Jamie Silva for 9 yards to the BC 22.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
0:011st & 10 at own 22Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Jon Loyte.
Q4 14:502nd & 10 at own 22Matt Ryan rush for 8 yards to the BC 30.
Q4 14:123rd & 2 at own 30Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Andre Callender.
Q4 14:064th & 2 at own 30Johnny Ayers punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Devin Thomas at the MchSt 35.
4th quarter10 drives, then Boston College 24, Michigan State 21
Michigan State Punt, 6 plays
13:551st & 10 at own 35Brian Hoyer pass complete to Mark Dell for 6 yards to the MchSt 41.
13:152nd & 4 at own 41Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the MchSt 41.
12:303rd & 4 at own 41Brian Hoyer pass complete to Jehuu Caulcrick for 6 yards to the MchSt 47 for a 1ST down.
11:501st & 10 at own 47Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 4 yards to the BC 49.
11:082nd & 6 at opp 49Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the BC 47.
10:333rd & 4 at opp 47Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Javon Ringer, broken up by Mark Herzlich.
10:254th & 4 at opp 47Aaron Bates punt for 47 yards for a touchback.
Boston College Touchdown pass, 3 plays
10:171st & 10 at own 20Matt Ryan rush for 1 yard to the BC 21.
9:452nd & 9 at own 21Matt Ryan pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 11 yards to the BC 32 for a 1ST down.
9:211st & 10 at own 32Matt Ryan pass complete to Rich Gunnell for 68 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boston College 23, Michigan State 13
9:21Steve Aponavicius extra point GOOD.Boston College 24, Michigan State 13
9:21Steve Aponavicius kickoff for 68 yards returned by Devin Thomas for 35 yards to the MchSt 37.
Michigan State Turnover on downs, 6 plays
8:491st & 10 at own 37Javon Ringer rush for 9 yards to the MchSt 46.
8:302nd & 1 at own 46Jehuu Caulcrick rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 48 for a 1ST down.
8:181st & 10 at own 48Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Mark Dell.
8:122nd & 10 at own 48Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Blair White.
7:553rd & 10 at own 48Brian Hoyer rush for 9 yards to the BC 43.
7:174th & 1 at opp 43Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Jehuu Caulcrick.
Boston College Fumble
7:111st & 10 at own 43Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Rich Gunnell.
7:022nd & 10 at own 43L.V. Whitworth rush for 4 yards to the BC 47.
7:023rd & 6 at own 47Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 07:02.
6:503rd & 6 at own 47Matt Ryan pass complete to Ryan Purvis for 8 yards to the MchSt 45 for a 1ST down.
6:361st & 10 at opp 45Matt Ryan sacked by Greg Jones at the BC 37 for a loss of 10 yards.
Michigan State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
6:211st & 10 at opp 37Brian Hoyer pass complete to Devin Thomas for 23 yards to the BC 14 for a 1ST down.
6:121st & 10 at opp 14Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Andrew Hawken.
6:042nd & 10 at opp 14Brian Hoyer pass complete to Deon Curry for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boston College 24, Michigan State 19
6:04Two-point conversion attempt, Brian Hoyer pass to Kellen Davis GOOD.Boston College 24, Michigan State 21
6:04Todd Boleski kickoff for 59 yards returned by Rich Gunnell for 16 yards to the BC 27 out-of-bounds.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
5:561st & 10 at own 27Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Ryan Purvis.
5:512nd & 10 at own 27Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Clarence Megwa.
5:453rd & 10 at own 27Matt Ryan pass incomplete to Ryan Purvis.
5:334th & 10 at own 27Johnny Ayers punt for 55 yards, returned by Devin Thomas for no gain to the MchSt 7, fumbled at the MchSt 7, recovered by MchSt.
Michigan State Punt, 5 plays
5:181st & 10 at own 7Javon Ringer rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 9.
4:482nd & 8 at own 9Brian Hoyer pass complete to Kellen Davis for 13 yards to the MchSt 22 for a 1ST down.
4:411st & 10 at own 22Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Devin Thomas.
4:382nd & 10 at own 22Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Deon Curry.
4:343rd & 10 at own 22Brian Hoyer pass incomplete to Deon Curry.
4:254th & 10 at own 22Aaron Bates punt for 52 yards, returned by Jamie Silva for 9 yards to the BC 35.
Boston College Punt, 3 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 35Andre Callender rush for 9 yards to the BC 44.
3:172nd & 1 at own 44Andre Callender rush for no gain to the BC 44.
2:453rd & 1 at own 44Matt Ryan rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the BC 42, recovered by Matt Ryan at the BC 42.
2:454th & 3 at own 42Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:45.
2:374th & 3 at own 42Johnny Ayers punt for 54 yards, returned by Devin Thomas for no gain to the MchSt 4, fumbled at the MchSt 4, recovered by Devin Thomas.
Michigan State Interception, 1 play
2:291st & 10 at own 4Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Paul Anderson at the MchSt 31, returned for 2 yards to the MchSt 29.
Boston College End of game, 5 plays
2:231st & 10 at opp 29Andre Callender rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 27.
2:232nd & 8 at opp 27Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 02:23.
2:022nd & 8 at opp 27Andre Callender rush for 4 yards to the MchSt 23.
1:283rd & 4 at opp 23Andre Callender rush for 3 yards to the MchSt 20.
0:494th & 1 at opp 20Timeout BOSTON COLLEGE, clock 00:49.
0:484th & 1 at opp 20Matt Ryan rush for 2 yards to the MchSt 18 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & 10 at opp 18Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MchSt 20.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Boston College leads 5–⁠2–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Michigan State 42, Boston College 40
2024Boston College 23, Michigan State 19
2007Boston College 24, Michigan State 21Champs Sports Bowl
1995Michigan State 25, Boston College 21
1992Boston College 14, Michigan State 0
1946Boston College 34, Michigan State 20

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