Duquesne vs Boston College Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Duquesne Dukes will be on the road again in Week 2 with a game in Massachusetts against Boston College. Duquesne comes into week two winless on the year having lost three of the last four overall dating back to last season following a 39 point loss in week one of the year against Toledo. Offensively Duquesne struggled immensely scoring just 10 points on 285 total yards and turned the ball over three times. Defensively the Dukes were obliterated giving up 49 points on 446 total yards of offense. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Darius Perrantes led the way for the Duquesne offense completing 15 passes for 143 yards and one score and ran the ball four times for 16 yards as well. Taj Butts was the top ball carrier in the game for Duquesne with 39 yards on five carries. John Erby boasted a  team high 69 yards on 7 receptions.

The Boston College Eagles will play their first home game of 2024 undefeated following a 15 point upset victory on the road against Florida State Monday night. Defensively Boston College did the work giving up just 13 points on 293 yards and forced 1 turnover in the game. Offensively the Eagles were phenomenal compiling 369 yards including 263 on the ground leading to 28 points scored in the victory.

Thomas Castellanos led the show for Boston College completing 10 passes for 160 yards and two scores and ran the ball 14 times for 73 yards and one score as well. Kye Robichaux led all ball carriers in the game with 85 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries. Treshaun Ward was the top receiver for Boston College with 61 yards and one touchdown on three receptions.

The Boston College Eagles looked great in week 1 rolling past Florida State. Look for BC to continue to play well in week 2 against a well below average Duquesne team. Take the Eagles to get it done with a win and cover at home in week 2. Final Score Prediction, Boston College Eagles win and cover 37-7.