this season.Claudio Ranieri has told everybody the headline maker will be making the last 16 but, while I dont see them getting dragged into a relegation battle, I see the confidence has drained out o

BOSTON -- Back-to-back losses to Louisville and Florida State left Boston College struggling for wins and in danger of finishing last in the Atlantic Coast Conference for a second straight year.Just one week later, after a 30-0 victory over Connecticut , the Eagles (5-6, 1-6 ACC) are suddenly on the verge of a bowl berth and talking about a program on the rise.The vibe is outstanding, and nothing is going to kill that vibe right now, coach Steve Addazio said Monday as he looked ahead to this weekends game against Wake Forest. To go win this game and get to a bowl game buys us more time, buys us continued momentum. But nothing is going to stop that from growing right now. Theyve seen that and tasted that. Now they know it.Boston College won just three games last season -- only one against an FBS opponent, and none in the ACC. The Eagles won three of their first five games this year -- beating Wagner, Massachusetts and Buffalo -- but continued to struggle in the conference.Despite a 21-14 victory over North Carolina State on Oct. 29 that snapped a 12-game league losing streak, BC lost to Virginia Tech, Clemson, Louisville and Florida State by a combined score of 202-24. So when the Eagles walked away from Saturdays game with a fifth victory and a chance to play in the postseason, it was more than just another win.With a win over Wake Forest on Saturday, BC would be bowl eligible with a 6-6 record.Its a goal you set in the beginning of the year, Addazio said. Its one thats still alive, and its a marker because its a marker for success and then its a marker for growth and development. I think its huge. All college football players, I mean, coaches, everybody, thats what we talk about: Get to a bowl; get to a bowl.Even with a loss, the Eagles could reach the postseason.There are 18 teams still playing for bowl eligibility, with 16 spots available. If fewer than 16 of the five-win teams come up with a sixth this weekend, schools that finish 5-7 will be picked for the remaining bowl berths based on their Academic Progress Rate.BC is fourth among the 18 in APR, behind Northwestern, Vanderbilt and North Texas.In other words, the Eagles have a good chance.Getting back to a bowl game, it would mean a lot to the program, to elevate the program to where it needs to be, linebacker John Johnson said this weekend.Another advantage of reaching a bowl would be the extra weeks of practice that are allowed for teams that are still playing, Addazio said. With his young team, it would be a huge boost to get ready for next year.There is a lot of young football here to mature, he said. 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Mitch Holmberg added a goal and three assists. Connor Chartier also scored for the Chiefs (3-0-0). Luke Harrison spoiled Garrett Hughsons shutout bid with a power-play goal at 13:17 of the third period. The Spokane goaltender finished with 28 saves, including a Brandon Fushimi penalty shot in the second period that would have tied the game 1-1.Leicester require at least a draw at home to Club Brugge on Tuesday to guarantee a place in the Champions League knock-out round.The Premier League champions will top the group with one game to spare if they win and Porto fail to beat Copenhagen. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! However, victories for both Leicester and Porto would mean top spot is decided when the two sides meet in Portugal on December 7. Leicesters exploits in Europe has defied their Premier League form, but boss Claudio Ranieri has dismissed suggestions the Foxes have been distracted by the Champions League.Saturcdays 2-1 defeat at Watford left Leicester two points above the relegation zone and they have lost twice as many games, six, as they did during last seasons shock triumph. Ranieri says he is not looking over his shoulder with Leicester 14th in the Premier League I dont think its a distraction. Its enjoyment. I dont see the difference, said Ranieri.If you see the match against Watford and the match against Copenhagen or Brugge or Porto, its the same. The difference is in the Champions League matches we score, in the other matches no.Our focus is this: try to win tomorrow and then go back into the Premier League and try to improve our table. Watford 2-1 Leicester Team newsLeicesters recordd £30m signing Islam Slimani is out of the match, having suffered a groin injury which also saw him miss Saturdays 2-1 Premier League defeat at Watford.ddddddddddddKasper Schmeichel remains out with the hand he fractured in Leicesters 0-0 draw in Copenhagen earlier this month while Nampalys Mendy and Ben Chilwell (both ankle) are sidelined for Claudio Ranieris side. Kasper Schmeichel is absent for the Foxes, having kept clean sheets in all four CL games this season Opta statsClub Brugge are winless in their last nine games against English clubs in all competitions (D2 L7), failing to keep a clean sheet in any of those games.Club Brugges only previous encounters with English clubs in the European Cup/Champions League both ended in defeat: 0-1 v Liverpool in the 1978 final and 0-3 v Leicester City in this seasons group stages.Leicesters two home games in this seasons Champions League have both ended 1-0, with Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani involved on both goals as goalscorer and assist provider.Leicester are the first team in Champions League history to keep a clean sheet in each of their opening four games. Indeed, Kasper Schmeichel - who broke his hand in the last CL game against Copenhagen - has saved all 11 shots on target he has faced. Claudio Ranieri is still positive despite Leicesters sixth loss of the Premier League campaign on Saturday Leicester could also become the first team since Malaga in 2012/13 to win their group in their first Champions League appearance.Only Rostov have averaged a lower passing accuracy (68%) than Leicester (71%) in this seasons Champions League.Club Brugge have managed just one clean sheet in their last 13 Champions League matches.Club Brugge have scored only three goals in their last 10 Champions League away games.Jamie Vardy has had two shots on target in his first 334 minutes in the Champions League, none of them have found the back of the net. Leicester need just a point to progress to the last 16 Charlies predictionThe great unpredictable Leicester City! They handled the pressure at the end of last season incredibly well but theyve been so disappointing this season.Claudio Ranieri has told everybody the headline maker will be making the last 16 but, while I dont see them getting dragged into a relegation battle, I see the confidence has drained out of them from their domestic form.This is the game, with his pace on the break, where Jamie Vardy has to deliver and show why he deserved the big contract in the summer.The combination isnt the same with Islam Slimani as it was with Shinji Okazaki and Id like to see them go back to the formula for success they found.They won comfortably in Bruges and I do think theyll get over the line here, but it might take one or two late goals for them to do it.Charlie predicts: 2-0 and Okazaki to score first - 20/1 with Sky BetUpgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4! ' ' '