Inside the Boxscores - Week 9 - Part 1

Inside the Boxscores is a weekly feature from Matt Fargo that has been widely recognized as the best summation in college football over the past four years. He takes an in-depth look at each game and pulls out the most pertinent information that will help you handicap games in the future. College football is filled with quirky plays, misleading scores and surprise endings. Fargo takes you inside the action.

(3) VIRGINIA TECH 30 (13) Boston College 10

Virginia Tech outgained the Eagles 492-183 and held them to just 10 first downs. After Boston College pulled to within 10 points with a 3rd quarter field goal, the Hokies defense allowed just 20 total yards the rest of the way. Virginia Tech put the game away with an interception return for a touchdown with three minutes remaining to get the cover.

Colorado State 35 NEW MEXICO 25

New Mexico started the game strong by jumping out to a 22-5 lead but the Rams defense came alive and held the Lobos to 48 total yards in the second half. New Mexico scored on every possession in the first half but didn