Free Press sports writer Chris Solari breaks down Michigan State's trip Saturday to Boston College to close out the Spartans' nonconference play.

Michigan State (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) plays at Boston College (2-1, 1-0 ACC) on Saturday (8 p.m., ACC Network) to kick off a very difficult stretch of the schedule. Here are five things to watch in the game and a final score prediction:

The Michigan State Spartans are looking to remain undefeated as they travel to Chestnut Hill to take on the Boston College Eagles in what will be their toughest test thus far. The Spartans will face a tough Boston College defense,