5 Bold Predictions For Boston College vs. Penn State In Pinstripe Bowl

By Jerry Landry

5 Bold Predictions For Boston College vs. Penn State In Pinstripe Bowl

Pinstripe Bowl Trophy Boston College vs Penn State — The Penn State Nittany Lions are in their first bowl game since their ugly sanctions stripped away the privilege two years ago. Re-entering the water will be hot though, as the Boston College Eagles will be a tough test for Christian Hackenberg and company in Yankee Stadium on Dec. 27.

5. Christian Hackenberg Throws Three Interceptions

Christian Hackenberg Penn State Football Quarterback

5. Christian Hackenberg Throws Three Interceptions

Christian Hackenberg Penn State Football Quarterback — This game won’t look good from the get-go, and certainly won’t be a “positive view into the future” for Penn State fans. Christian Hackenberg’s disparate second-act will continue to underwhelm throughout the finale, in which he will offer up his sixth multi-INT game.

4. Tyler Murphy Will Throw For A TD, Run For One

Tyler Murphy Boston College Football Quarterback

4. Tyler Murphy Will Throw For A TD, Run For One

Tyler Murphy Boston College Football Quarterback — Since his four-interception breakdown against Louisville, Tyler Murphy has put together back-to-back 150+ QB rating games. Expect Murphy to notch a third, and be well in control of how he affects this Boston College offense.

3. Jon Hilliman Will Crack 100-Yard Mark

Boston College Eagles Football Running Back Jon Hilliman

3. Jon Hilliman Will Crack 100-Yard Mark

Boston College Eagles Football Running Back Jon Hilliman — The last few games have been rough for Jon Hilliman -- 17 carries for 42 yards, 13 carries for 73 yards, and 12 carries for 19 yards. Look for Hilliman to break through a Penn State defense that allows 103.6 yards rushing per game, since even an average performance should net Hilliman at least 100.

2. DaeSean Hamilton Will Be Lone Nittany Lion Bright Spot

DaeSean Hamilton Penn State Nittany Lions Football Wide Receiver

2. DaeSean Hamilton Will Be Lone Nittany Lion Bright Spot

DaeSean Hamilton Penn State Nittany Lions Football Wide Receiver — DaeSean Hamilton has the explosive ability to change games, case-in-point being his 14 catch performance against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Outside of Boston College showing up late, DaeSean Hamilton is Penn State’s biggest shot at making a game out of the Pinstripe Bowl.

1. Boston College Will Win By 21+ Points

Boston College Eagles Football Celebrating Touchdown

1. Boston College Will Win By 21+ Points

Boston College Eagles Football Celebrating Touchdown — This year’s Penn State team doesn’t belong in a bowl game. The Nittany Lions’ best win? It’s a toss up between Central Florida and Rutgers (but they did go postal on Temple in a 30-13 drubbing). Boston College has beaten USC, hung with Florida State, and kept Clemson close. Comparing résumés makes Penn State look not only like an underdog, but also a cupcake.

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