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.

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:

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

If MSU can maintain a focused offensive strategy while cutting down on penalties, they have a chance to make this matchup competitive. Both teams have demonstrated a knack for putting points on the board, but MSU will need to execute effectively and convert key chances if they want to keep pace with BC's scoring.

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.

If you've been watching MSU games on the Big 10 Network, Saturday's Boston College game will need to be seen somewhere else.

It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Michigan State-Boston College prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Michigan State-Boston College. The Boston College Eagles have started this season well under head coach Bill O’Brien.