In the second set of weekday bowl games, there is a game between two defensive-minded teams. These teams are the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Boston College Eagles. Both teams had average expectations this season and managed to fulfill those expectations by qualifying for a decent bowl game. Now, both teams will want to add a bowl victory to their resumes in what should be a very close game.
Iowa’s success is due to star quarterback Nathan Stanley. So far this season, Stanley has thrown for 25 touchdowns and only six interceptions along with over 2,300 yards passing. Stanley was a huge factor in his team’s victory over top ten foe Ohio State as he threw for 226 passing yards and five touchdowns against the Buckeyes back in November. Assisting Stanley is running back Akrum Wadley. This season, Wadley ran for over 1,000 yards and had nine rushing touchdowns. With 20 degree weather in the Bronx, expect the Hawkeyes to use their senior running back early and often in order to potentially win this contest.
Boston College’s success was primarily due to its strong defense and running game. This season, Boston College’s defense allowed 22.5 points per game which ranked 36th in all of college football. Furthermore, its defense averaged 2.1 takeaways per game which is the 16th best in all of college football this season. However, its defense could not originally compensate for the team’s inconsistent offense when starting quarterback Anthony Brown suffered a season-ending leg injury. Eventually, the Eagles relied heavily on its star running back AJ Dillon who carried the team offensively down the stretch. This season, Dillon ran for 1,432 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. If Boston College plans on winning this contest, expect Dillon to touch the ball frequently throughout the contest.
As for my prediction, I have to side with Boston College. Both teams play extremely similarly which should make for an extremely competitive game. However, Boston College won five out of its last six regular season games and is clicking at the right time. I expect Dillon to have another big game as Boston College wins this extremely low scoring contest.
Iowa vs. Boston College: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details
Event: Iowa vs. Boston College
Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Start Time: 5:15 P.M. EST
Location: Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY
Broadcast: ESPN
How to Watch Iowa vs. Boston College On Your Tablet Or Mobile Device
You can live stream the game on the WatchESPN app.
You can download the WatchESPN app on Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, and the Windows Store. The Fox Sports Go app is also available on the following devices: Apple TV, Roku, Android TV and Fire TV.
How To Live Stream Iowa vs. Boston College Online Without Cable Subscription
You can also live stream the game through Sling TV free trial. Just click on the Sling website and click “Watch Now 7 Days Free” for the free trial. Choose the Sling Orange package, which costs $20 per month and comes with ESPN, along with many other sports channels.
