The Wasabi Fenway Bowl will see the SMU Mustangs heading into a showdown with the Boston College Eagles on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Kickoff is at 11:00 AM ET on ESPN.
Last time out, the Mustangs bested the Memphis Tigers, 38-34. In their most recent outing, the Eagles took on the Pittsburgh Panthers and lost by a final score of 24-16.
In that last outing for the Mustangs, Kevin Jennings completed 19 of 33 passing attempts (57.6%) and totaled 203 yards through the air, completing one touchdown pass but giving away two interceptions. Jaylan Knighton had 15 rushing attempts and finished with 75 yards and one touchdown. RJ Maryland ended the contest with five catches for 56 yards.
In the Eagles’ last game, Thomas Castellanos threw for 151 yards on 15-25 passing (60.0%), tossing one touchdown and two interceptions, plus 19 rushing attempts for 130 yards and one rushing touchdown. Kye Robichaux rushed for one touchdown while racking up 8 yards on four attempts. Dino Tomlin gained 48 yards on three receptions.
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SMU Players to Watch
- Preston Stone leads his team with 3,204 passing yards (267 per game) and has a 59.9% completion percentage (206-of-344), throwing 28 touchdown passes and six interceptions. He also has 198 rushing yards on 62 carries (with four touchdowns), averaging 16.5 yards per game.
- Knighton has rushed for a team-leading 720 yards on 128 carries (65.5 yards per game) while scoring seven touchdowns.
- So far this year LJ Johnson Jr. has run for 544 yards on 101 carries (49.5 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Maryland has hauled in 34 receptions for 518 yards, best on his team, and seven touchdowns. He averages 47.1 receiving yards per game.
- Jake Bailey’s stat line this year shows 36 catches for 474 yards. He puts up 36.5 receiving yards per game.
- Kelvontay Dixon has 420 receiving yards on 24 receptions, with four touchdowns, averaging 42 yards per game.
Boston College Players to Watch
- This year, Castellanos has racked up 2,168 passing yards (180.7 yards per game) while going 178-for-312 (57.1% completion percentage) and throwing 15 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He has added 957 rushing yards on 194 carries with 11 touchdowns, averaging 79.8 yards per game.
- Robichaux has run for 691 yards on 150 carries (69.1 yards per game), with seven touchdowns on the ground this year.
- This season Lewis Bond has 48 receptions for a team-high 611 receiving yards (50.9 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Joseph Griffin Jr. has chipped in with 345 yards on 25 catches and one touchdown. He averages 31.4 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Tomlin is averaging 34.7 yards per game, with 24 catches for 312 yards.
SMU Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Mustangs’ defense, Jaxson Lavender has recorded in their last three games.
- Adam Moore has helped carry the Mustangs’ defense with in their last three games.
- The Mustangs’ defensive unit has been helped in their last three games by the play of Elijah Roberts, who has registered five tackles and one sack.
- Bryan Massey, as part of the Mustangs’ defense, has totaled four tackles in their last three games.
Boston College Recent Stat Leaders
- Kahlil Ali has been wreaking havoc on defense, registering four tackles in the Eagles’ last three games.
- Reed Harris has been doing his part on defense, registering four tackles for the Eagles in their last three outings.
- Sam Candotti has been providing a big boost on defense, amassing four tackles in the Eagles’ last three contests.
- On defense, Castellanos has compiled four tackles for the Eagles in their last three outings.
SMU vs. Boston College Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | -10 | -112 | -108 | 49 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| SMU | Boston College | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 40.6 (4) | 25 (86) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.4 (12) | 29.5 (90) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 9 (24) | 15 (92) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 11 (89) | 12 (77) |
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