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And we're off... Are we off? Or on? or Back.... Week 2 will tell us moreWe learned a little bit last week… but not much. The offense came out firing and put up 23 points — just two shy of Bill Belichick’s girlfriend’s age. The second half? Let’s just say it wasn’t the finish anyone wanted. Still, the defense pitched a shutout against a non-Power Conference squad — something that is a bit of an accomplishment others can't say. Without "intelligence" this year means teams might actually have to play football the hard way. Then there’s the chatter down in the Sunshine State—Florida State, Miami, and Florida are all “back”. Sure, they’re “back,” but so "was" Texas—and they declared “we’re back” after the 2019 Sugar Bowl, only to make the phrase a punchline. OSU helped Lee Corso say "Not So Fast My Friend" for one last time to Texas and Manning. Meanwhile, Notre Dame just found out that being “back” just means they cheer for a Rudy sequel. And speaking of comebacks, down south, Alabama looks like a different team without Nick Saban prowling the sidelines. Maybe they’d like to see Mrs Terry and AirBnB Nick Saban say "We're Back!". Mel Tucker once worked for Saban…so who knows, maybe he’s already "polishing" up his "résumé" for "Tuscaloosa" and will be back..
Saturday 9/6: Boston College
Game #2, Tailgate #2
1-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten. Ranked #N/R, CFP #TBD
HOW BOUT THEM APPLES? BC STILL WICKED SOFT. Now it’s on to Boston College — the proud home of Doug Flutie, whose one Hail Mary is iconic enough to last longer than most people’s Netflix passwords. He’s still plastered on cereal boxes, but ask anyone under 30 who he is and they’ll probably guess “a guy in your dad’s golf league.” . BC also loves to brag about Matt Ryan — the guy who ran so much in Atlanta they should’ve named the Peach Bowl after him. And don’t sleep on Chris O’Donnell — yeah, that Robin from Batman Forever. Boston College: where even the famous grads peaked in the ’90s. Their “big” Week One win? Fordham. Which is cute until you realize a school with Ford in their name like Henry Ford Community College or Edsel Ford High School would’ve given them more of a workout. BC got to flex their muscles against future accountants and philosophy majors — and now they think they’re a real Big Ten threat. BC is basically the guy sweeping floors at MIT who doesn’t solve the math problem.
THEME: A Taste of Boston
Look, BC’s campus may be in Chestnut Hill, but the real flavor of Boston lies everywhere else. And let’s be real — BC isn’t even in the top five colleges in Boston. Harvard, MIT, BU, Northeastern, Tufts — all look down on them while BC tries to sneak into the room.
So we’re doing a A Taste of Boston tailgate, with neighborhood-level roasting included:
North End – – Cannoli from Mike’s or Modern, depending on whether you like fighting about pastries as much as Boston sports fans fight about who hates the Yankees more. Bonus: add some pasta so everyone can carbo-load like it’s the Boston Marathon.
Southie – Where “Good Will Hunting” made “How about them apples?” a forever line. So yes, bring apple pie, apple crisp, apple cider — and maybe a couple Sam Adams to wash it down. Genius-level tailgate planning.
Fenway/Kenmore – Sausage & peppers, hot dogs — a real Fenway Frank doesn’t cost an arm. BC’s defense is basically Bill Buckner in ’86 — letting everything slip right through the legs.
Back Bay – A little bougie, so we’ll set out some lobster rolls or clam chowdah. Perfect for anyone trying to pretend they 'summer' in Nantucket.
Dorchester – Irish pubs, corned beef sandwiches, Guinness. “Dorchester gives you a real Boston bar fight vibe — more action than BC football has seen in years.”
Crank some Aerosmith (Boston legends, unlike BC who are stuck riding Flutie-era glory). All told, this is a spread that even Matt Damon and Ben Affleck would approve of — assuming they’re not too busy reminding everyone they’re from Boston. Maybe Mark Wahlberg hears our poor Boston accent and stops by to say, “Hey, enough already.”
TAILGATE PLANS
7:30 pm Kickoff — Tailgate Start at 11:00 pm
Cold beer, fall drinks, and a Green Flamingos tent that’ll be rocking all night until kickoff. Boston’s “finest” on our plates, Eagles on the field, and nothing but a wicked beatdown waiting under the lights.
WEATHER FORECAST:
It’s going to be cool and partly sunny, with highs in the low 60s (around 62–64°F) and lows dipping into the upper 40s (46–49°F). Great tailgate weather — just bring a light jacket and maybe a blanket for cozy-ing up while you roast BC and soak in that midwestern chill.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jenison Field House - MSU, East Lansing, Michigan, United States
