Boston College Eagles: What to watch for against Louisville Cardinals

Boston College Eagles: Who to watch

With so much of the Boston College offense predicated on the running game, Ben Glines is again at the forefront of who to watch.

In getting the start last week in Dillon’s absence, Glines ran for 90 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry.

He started off the game with a bang, busting loose for a 23-yard gain on the third play from scrimmage. It was tough sledding at times for the redshirt junior, but he carried the ball only 16 times as the Eagles threw the ball much of the second half.

Even if Dillon is on the field, Glines has proven to be a great second option. He’s also a versatile receiver, catching two passes in last week’s loss.

Different receivers — from Kobay White to Michael Walker — have led the team in receptions from game-to-game in 2018. Now it’s time for Tommy Sweeney to step up.

Sweeney, the all-conference tight end, has 12 receptions for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns on the season. He was held to only one catch against N.C. State.

A high-priority target, teams have placed focus on Sweeney. Still, it is nice to see more targets to Sweeney in the middle of the field, which would hopefully open up the receivers on the edges even more.

On defense, we turn to the pass defense. Hamp Cheevers and company have 10 interceptions in 2018. They had two against N.C. State and the usually accurate Ryan Finley, including one by defensive end Zach Allen.

Louisville averages only 118.8 rushing yards per game so the pass defense will likely be busy once again on Saturday.