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Ivory CoastFlorida State Beats Boston College to End Road Drought in Stockstill Debut
Florida State ended a long road losing streak with a 31-24 win over Boston College in coach Rick Stockstill's first game.
Stockstill earns win in debut
Rick Stockstill won his first game as interim head coach as Florida State beat Boston College 31-24 in Boston. The Seminoles snapped a road losing streak that stretched back to Nov. 25, 2023.
Florida State entered the matchup after firing coach Mike Norvell, who spent over six seasons with the team. Both Florida State and Boston College are now 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the ACC.
Key plays turn momentum
Boston College jumped out to a 10-0 lead after Bo MacCormack III scored on a 6 yard run. Florida State fell behind 17-7 in the second quarter before rallying with two touchdowns in the final six minutes of the half. Amari Thomas scored on a 20 yard run to narrow the gap. Then, with 51 seconds left in the half, holder Carter Jula flipped a lateral to kicker Gabe Panikowski on a fake field goal for a 1 yard touchdown, giving Florida State a 21-17 lead.
Boston College answered in the third quarter after quarterback Mason McKenzie returned from an injury. The Eagles ran a trick play where the offense spun in a circle before lining up. McKenzie tossed a 2 yard underhanded touchdown pass to Javarius Green to put Boston College ahead 24-21. Panikowski later tied the game with a 22 yard field goal.
Late drive seals outcome
Tied at 24, Florida State put together a 90 yard drive that took 14 plays. Thomas broke to the outside for an 11 yard touchdown run with 2:29 remaining to secure the 31-24 victory. Thomas finished with two rushing touchdowns on the day.
Ashton Daniels completed 15 of 26 passes for 178 yards and one interception for Florida State. McKenzie finished 15 of 27 for 166 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception for Boston College. Florida State center Bradyn Welch-Joiner left the game on a cart with what appeared to be an inflatable cast on his right foot or ankle.
What it means for the next game
Florida State Seminoles at Pittsburgh Panthers (College Football, Sat, 14 Nov): Pittsburgh Panthers win 85%, Florida State Seminoles win 15%; projected score Pittsburgh Panthers 36, Florida State Seminoles 19. Our safest pick: Pitt to win.
Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (College Football, Sat, 14 Nov): Notre Dame Fighting Irish win 95%, Boston College Eagles win 5%; projected score Notre Dame Fighting Irish 40, Boston College Eagles 14. Our safest pick: Under 64.5 points.
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