Michigan State will have a challenge on its hands trying to stop an explosive Boston College offense. Michigan State's first game of the season against a dynamic quarterback can help them prepare for what is to come.

Michigan State football stopped one mobile QB already. The Spartans' lessons are fresh as they face Boston College's Thomas Castellanos next.

Michigan State looks to maintain its unbeaten record against Boston College. Key strategies include controlling game pace and neutralizing QB Thomas Castellanos.

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

In 2023, Castellanos recorded 2,248 passing yards and 1,113 rushing yards, making him the first 2,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher in Boston College history. He’s also only the fifth player in the ACC since 1996 to put up numbers like that.

Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos had 400 yards of offense against Florida State football in 2023. Here's a look back at his performance:

Boston College HC BIll O’Brien has turned around the program in short order, grinding out games with a punishing 81% run rate on standard downs (4th in FBS). While BC doesn’t ask 5’9/196 dynamo QB Tommy Castellanos to throw much,

Ryan Turner helped force another Duquesne punt, then Castellanos hit Kamari Morales for a 4-yard TD strike. Castellanos launched a pinpoint 49-yard pass to Bond (5 catches, 98 yards, 1 TD) for another score, and hit Ward for a 30-yard feed to make it 42-0 at halftime.

The Michigan State Spartans (3-0) visit the Boston College Eagles (2-1) at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The matchup will be broadcast on ACC Network,

Like I mentioned in my preview last week, this is going to be crucial for BC all season long. They need to dominate the game clock with the