Music City Bowl Preview

Boston College vs Vanderbilt, 3:30 PM on ESPN

Freshman QB Dominique Davis is making his 3rd career start for the Eagles today. In the games he has played, Davis has 4 TD's and just over 500 passing yards. Boston College's big offensive linemen will need to open up holes for RB Montel Harris. The Eagles will win this game with their defense. Defensive Tackles Ron Brace and B.J Raji are dominant, and will make it tough for Vandy to estabilish the run. Boston College has a very good pass rush, which will force the Commodores to make quick, accurate throws. Before last week's loss to Virginia Tech, Boston College had a streak of 7 games in which that had scored a touchdown on defense or special teams.

Vandy QB Chris Nickson hit 55% of his passes when Vandy was 5-0, but 44% since then. Today, he will need to make accurate throws to avoid hits and sacks. Expect Vanderbilt to bring out different blitz packages and mix up their coverage to confuse QB Dominque Davis. Vandy will be without top sacker Broderick Stewart, who is sidelined with a broken leg. Vandy should have leading rusher Jared Hawkins back for the game, but don't be surprised if you see WR Jamie Graham take some time in the backfield. Vanderbilt basically has a home game today, playing about a mile from their campus.

Flip's Pick: Boston College, 20-13

Chris's Pick: Boston College, 27-20

Flip's Player 2 Watch: DT Ron Brace

Chris's Player 2 Watch: QB Dominque Davis