Boston College Eagles vs Michigan State Spartans Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston College Eagles vs Michigan State Spartans

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI

TV: NBC Peacock

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Boston College Eagles (1-0) are headed to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025 where they will try to defeat the Michigan State Spartans (1-0). Boston College opens this contest as 3.5-point dogs. The over/under comes in at 45.5.

The Boston College Eagles head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Eagles took on the Fordham Rams and earned the victory with a final of 66-10. In all, they tallied 78 plays which converted into 555 yards. The Boston College Eagles rushed the ball a total of 39 times and totaled 97 yards, which had them averaging 2.5 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Eagles conceded 16 yds on 27 attempts, which averages out to 0.6 yds per run allowed. Boston College surrendered 20 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 152 yds, and a completion rate of 51.3%.

The Eagles currently have 555 yards in total over the course of this year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Boston College has earned 5 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. They haven't turned the ball over yet. Boston College has tallied 26 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 1 penalty for 15 yds. As a unit they maintain an average of 97.0 yards rushing which is 105th in D-1. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Boston College Eagles are sitting at 66.0 points per contest.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Eagles have conceded 152 yards which puts them in 45th in the nation. They have allowed 152.0 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 51.3%. In total, they have surrendered 168.0 yards per contest ranking them 15th in Division 1. They have allowed 1 touchdown on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 0.6 yards per run and 16.0 yards on the ground per game for the year. For the year, they have given up 16 yards via the running game in 1 outing. The Eagles rank 47th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 10.0 points per game.

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The Spartans step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Spartans got the win with a final of 23-6 against the Western Michigan Broncos. Michigan State allowed 24 running attempts for 29 yards (1.2 yds per carry). The Spartans passing defense gave up a completion rate of 48.5%, surrendering 188 yds on 16 for 33 through the air. The Spartans finished the contest with 336 yds while they ran 68 plays (4.9 yards per play). Michigan State rushed the football for 4.1 yds per attempt, finishing with 181 yds on 44 carries.

Concerning their ability to score points, the Spartans are sitting 81st in D-1 averaging 23.0 points per outing. The Michigan State Spartans average 336.0 yards per contest, which is good for 90th in college football. The Michigan State offense has accrued 35 yds of penalties on 5 violations, which has them ranked 91st in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have earned 20 1st downs. For the season so far, the Spartans have thrown for a total of 155 passing yards, which ranks 102nd in D-1. They are averaging 181.0 yards per game.

Michigan State has allowed a total of 29 yards rushing. They have allowed 188.0 pass yards/game, which has them ranked 73rd in Division 1. Their defense has 1 pick this year. The Spartans defense has taken part in 57 plays, which has them ranked 30th in college football. The Spartans are surrendering 6.0 points per game, which has them ranked 18th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Spartans -3.5

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