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BC Extends Bowl Winning Streak

Mistake-prone Michigan State falls to Eagles 24-21

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 28, 2007 11:36 PM CST
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(Newser) – Boston College, bitten by the curse of the No. 2 ranking earlier in the season, closed out its first 11-win season since 1940 with a 24-21 victory over Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, reports the AP. Quarterback Matt Ryan capped a brilliant college career with three scoring passes, including a 68-yarder in the fourth quarter.

Michigan State, already missing five players for rules violations, also had to fight the turnover bug as their signal caller, Brian Hoyer, threw four interceptions and lost a fumble. "Obviously, I'm disappointed in myself," said Hoyer. Eagles receiver Rich Gunnell burned freshman cornerback Chris Rucker for two scores, including the eventual game-winner. B.C.'s win was its eighth consecutive bowl triumph.

Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan drops back to pass during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl football game against Michigan State in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan drops back to pass during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl football game against Michigan State in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Phelan...   (Associated Press)
Boston College head coach Jeff Jagodzinski holds up the trophy after defeating Michigan State 24-21 in the Champs Sports Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Boston College head coach Jeff Jagodzinski holds up the trophy after defeating Michigan State 24-21 in the Champs Sports Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/John Raoux)   (Associated Press)
Michigan State running back Javon Ringer hangs his head on the bench during the final moments of the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Boston College won 24-21. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Michigan State running back Javon Ringer hangs his head on the bench during the final moments of the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Boston College won 24-21. (AP Photo/Phelan...   (Associated Press)
Jack Hall, father of Boston College offensive guard Ty Hall, wears a fancy head dress while cheering on the team against Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Boston College won 24-21. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jack Hall, father of Boston College offensive guard Ty Hall, wears a fancy head dress while cheering on the team against Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday,...   (Associated Press)
Michigan State receiver Kellen Davis, right, celebrates with teammate Eric Andino (48), after Davis caught an 18-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl football game against Boston College in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Michigan State receiver Kellen Davis, right, celebrates with teammate Eric Andino (48), after Davis caught an 18-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl football game against...   (Associated Press)
Boston College receiver Rich Gunnell, left, catches a 29 yard touchdown pass as he outruns Michigan State's Chris L. Rucker (29) during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Boston College receiver Rich Gunnell, left, catches a 29 yard touchdown pass as he outruns Michigan State's Chris L. Rucker (29) during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Friday,...   (Associated Press)
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio holds his forehead late in the second half of the Champs Sports Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Boston College won 24-21. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio holds his forehead late in the second half of the Champs Sports Bowl football game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Boston College won 24-21. (AP Photo/Phelan...   (Associated Press)
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