MSU vs. Boston College: 5 determining factors and a prediction

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch breaks down Michigan State football’s game vs. Boston College , 7:36 p.m. Friday at Spartan Stadium. TV: NBC. Betting line: MSU -4.5

1. Aidan Chiles, Game 2

It’s still not entirely clear where Aidan Chiles is in his development as a quarterback. In MSU’s season-opening win against Western Michigan, he showed growth in his ability to avoid the crippling interception. But shaky pass protection in the second half caused him to sometimes quickly drop his head and look to run and the lack of vertical throws out of the pocket didn’t let us see the offense at full go. This will be a different kind of test — one with more high-leverage situations, where the full offense is more likely to be in play. We’ll have a better sense of what the Spartans h