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Boston College rallies for 23-19 victory over Michigan State in Red Bandanna Game

Michigan State Spartans vs. Boston College Eagles: Full Highlights

Bond caught six passes for 102 yards, grabbing the game-winner for BC (3-1) at the Spartans’ 13 and then crossing the field before strutting into the end zone – the sixth lead change of the game.

“It was my first game-winner, ever," Bond said. “That’s why I kind of took a lap of glory before going in.”

Aidan Chiles led Michigan State into BC territory before he was picked off by Max Tucker at the back of the end zone, and the Eagles ran out the rest of the clock. The BC students stormed the field in celebration and milled around in the drenching rain as the band played the school's fight song, “For Boston.”

BC improved to 5-6 in the game that honors the memory of former lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died while rescuing more than a dozen people in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. He was known for carrying a red bandanna.

“It’s a special night. The crowd, the students and a great tribute to Welles Crowther and his family,” BC coach Bill O’Brien said. “It’s one of those games, though, you’ve got to win. You’ve got to win to make it a real special night. So I was happy our guys were able to pull it out.”

Treshaun Ward ran for 102 yards on 14 carries, including a 36-yard touchdown run that gave BC a 16-13 lead early in the third quarter. Jonathan Kim kicked four field goals for Michigan State, making a 51-yarder to it 16-all in the third quarter and a 27-yarder to give the Spartans (3-1) the lead with 4:12 to go.

Castellanos, who completed 10 of 16 passes for 140 yards, led the Eagles across midfield before finding Bond for the touchdown.

Chiles was 17 of 35 for 241 yards, but he also threw three interceptions.

Red Bandanna The BC uniforms were decorated with iconic bandanna paisley, and every player’s jersey said “FOR WELLES” in place of a last name. Crowther’s family received a standing ovation when it was honored between the first and second quarter.

The Red Bandanna Game tradition began in 2014, when BC beat No. 9 Southern California.

Red Zone troubles Twice Boston College got inside the Michigan State 10 yard-line and came away with points.

In the first quarter, the Eagles drove to the Spartans 7 before linebacker Cal Haladay ripped the ball away from Ward. In the fourth, the Eagles had a fourth-and-goal from the one with the game tied 16-all, but linebacker Jordan Hall stuffed Castellanos at the 2.

“I was not going to kick a field goal there. That’s not Boston College,” O'Brien said. “When the ball’s on the 1 yard-line, the game is tied, we’re not kicking a field goal there.”

The Spartans followed with an 18-play, 89-yard drive that took almost 10 minutes off the clock before Kim put them up 19-16.

The takeaway Up next Michigan State: Hosts No. 3 Ohio State next Saturday night.

Boston College: Hosts Western Kentucky next Saturday.

How To Watch

How can I watch Michigan State Spartans vs. Boston College Eagles?
  • TV Channel: Spartans at Eagles 2021 College Football, week 4, is broadcasted on ACC Network.
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Matchup Prediction

Eagles: 78.8%
Spartans: 21.2%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Scoring Summary

MSU FG 1st Period 9:11 Jonathan Kim 41 Yd Field Goal
BC TD 2nd Period 12:22 Turbo Richard 11 Yd Run (Luca Lombardo PAT failed)
MSU TD 2nd Period 8:10 Aidan Chiles 1 Yd Run (Jonathan Kim Kick)
MSU FG 2nd Period 0:20 Jonathan Kim 26 Yd Field Goal
BC FG 3rd Period 12:35 Luca Lombardo 39 Yd Field Goal
BC TD 3rd Period 12:22 Treshaun Ward 36 Yd Run (Luca Lombardo Kick)
MSU FG 3rd Period 9:06 Jonathan Kim 51 Yd Field Goal
MSU FG 4th Period 4:12 Jonathan Kim 27 Yd Field Goal
BC TD 4th Period 1:28 Lewis Bond 42 Yd pass from Thomas Castellanos (Luca Lombardo Kick)

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/127.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originMSU https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/103.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originBC
21 1st Downs 16
7-15 3rd down efficiency 5-13
1-1 4th down efficiency 1-2
368 Total Yards 292
241 Passing 140
17/35 Comp/Att 10/16
6.9 Yards per pass 8.8
127 Rushing 152
33 Rushing Attempts 43
3.8 Yards per rush 3.5
3-25 Penalties 3-25
4 Turnovers 1
1 Fumbles lost 1
3 Interceptions thrown 0
32:30 Possession 27:30

Game Information

Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA)

Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Attendance: 44,500 · Capacity:
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