BC vs Maine: Offense/Defense Preview

Boston College (BC) and Maine Black Bears are set to face off in an upcoming football game. BC's head coach is Bill O'Brien, while Maine's offense has been struggling, as they have lost two consecutive games, with their most recent defeat coming against Appalachian State.

Maine's offense is expected to rely heavily on running back Rashawn Marshall, along with an experienced offensive line. Marshall has already made an impact with 684 yards and four touchdowns as a redshirt freshman, finishing as the team's second-leading rusher. Returning four starters to the offensive line, the group is led by preseason FCS All-American Third Team Anthony Iliano.

On defense, Maine will be looking to limit BC's offense. Appalachian State and Merrimack have both limited Marshall to fewer than 50 yards in their respective games. In terms of passing, Eddie Buehler has started all three games for Maine, throwing for 527 yards and completing 56% of his passes. However, he has thrown just two touchdowns and four interceptions so far this season.

BC's defense has been a key factor in their past success, as they managed to hold App State to 55 points and 647 yards in a recent game. Against Maine's FCS opponents, Maine has allowed 18 and 23 points. For BC, limiting Maine's passing game will be crucial, as they leaned on it in their previous contests. Linemen Ta'kai Chisolm and Chris Bacon have made notable impacts this season, with Chisolm recording two sacks and an interception in Maine's last game, while Bacon has also recorded two sacks and an interception.