Maryland finally earned bowl eligibility last week and they did so in dramatic fashion, taking down Virginia Tech in overtime at Lane Stadium. This week they host Boston College, who also got their sixth win last week behind 339 rushing yards from star running back Andre Williams.

If the Terps plan on winning consecutive games for the first time since September, not only must they contain Williams, but they must again get stellar play from senior quarterback C.J. Brown, who beat the Hokies with his arm and his legs in different parts of the game.

The Eagles seem to have a good amount of momentum on their side after three straight wins, but they have also struggled on the road this season at 1-3. Which trend do you think will be the bigger factor on Saturday?

Williams is on track for over 2,000 yards so not many teams have been able to slow him down. Have you seen a particular strategy that has worked against him?

The only two teams that slowed down Williams this year were USC (38 yards) and Clemson (70 yards). The two things both teams have in common are stout defensive lines and NFL talent on the roster. Neither team really had to scheme to stop Williams because their defensive line won battles up front. Williams is a power back that has to get straight-line speed. If a hole is opened for him more times than not he’s going to bowl over the linebacker or a safety and keep going, sometimes to the house. He’s not the kind of guy that can make defensive lineman miss though and has trouble getting to the second level on his own.

Besides Williams, who else should Maryland fans worry about on Saturday on the Boston College offense? Is there any reason that BC may deviate from their normal run-first plan?

BC will not deviate away from its running games unless it falls behind by 3 scores or more. For those who like offensive line play keep an eye on right tackle Ian White, who is one of the best run blockers in the ACC.

If BC decides to air it out the only wide receiver that has had any success this year is Alex Amidon. Last year Amidon was one of the most productive wide receivers in the ACC compiling 78 receptions for 1,210 yards and 7 touchdowns. Since BC went to a rush-oriented offense this year Amidon hasn’t put up the same stats, but still has a respectable 62 receptions for 720 yards and 4 touchdowns. Amidon is a poor man’s version of Wes Welker. He is deceivingly quick and is an excellent route runner that isn’t afraid to go over the middle for a ball.

Another player to watch is Williams’ backup, Myles Willis. In four different games this year Willis has accounted for at least one explosive play. He isn’t a power back like Williams, but instead is a smaller third down back. BC will line him up as a wide receiver too so you have to keep an eye on him.

Both of these teams earned bowl eligibility last week. For the Terps, the sixth win seemed like a huge accomplishment considering it took them a month to get it. How have the Eagles reacted?

Steve Addazio has stressed to the media that the team still has a lot more to play for from here on out. The players are saying all of the right things too. Still, you have to wonder if the team will be as amped as it was for senior day last weekend with a bowl bid on the line.

The Terps’ injury problems have been well documented this season, though they’re finally starting to get some guys back. Are there any key bumps and bruises for the Eagles that will either keep guys out or impact their play on the field?

BC has been pretty lucky with injuries this year. The major stars on both sides of the ball like Andre Williams, Chase Rettig, Alex Amidon, Kasim Edebal, and Kevin Pierre Louis have all managed to make it through the year without major injuries.

The one area where BC is hurting is in the secondary. Free safety Sean Sylvia came back to the lineup last week but played only limited snaps. Strong safety Spencer Rositano has missed several weeks with a concussion.