Tallahassee, FL
Sep 2, 2024
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Boston College earned its first victory over a top-10 opponent in a decade, taking a 28-13 win over #10 Florida State, marking Bill O'Brien's debut win as BC's head coach. The Eagles excelled in the ground game, rushing for 263 yards, led by Kye Robichaux's 85 yards, and Treshaun Ward's 77 yards. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos demonstrated his dual-threat capabilities, completing 10 of 16 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 73 yards and a touchdown. Boston College's defense was fierce, resulting in a turnaround drive from Max Tucker's crucial interception return.
Florida State struggled offensively, with DJ Uiagalelei completing 21 of 42 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown but ultimately couldn't overcome a determined BC defense. The Seminoles demonstrated moments of promise but were thwarted by penalties and failed third-down conversions. Special teams saw Ryan Fitzgerald keeping FSU in contention with two field goals, but it wasn’t enough to balance their inability to establish a ground game effectively. As a result, Boston College controlled the pace for most of the match, delivering a significant blow to the Seminoles in their home opener at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Thomas Castellanos (Boston College Eagles)
To start off the second quarter, Castellanos rushed for a 4-yard touchdown, finishing off a 14-play, 71-yard drive that took over nine minutes off the clock. This gave Boston College the early lead at 7-0.
Thomas Castellanos (Boston College Eagles)
Following a defensive stop, Castellanos connected with Treshaun Ward on a 13-yard touchdown pass. Earlier in the drive, they had a significant 41-yard pass completion, extending the lead to 14-0.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles)
Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 31-yard field goal following a sack by Donovan Ezeiruaku and pass breakup by Kam Arnold, putting Florida State on the board at 14-3.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles)
Fitzgerald nailed a 24-yard field goal with less than 30 seconds left in the half, narrowing the score to 14-6 as the teams headed to the lockers.
Thomas Castellanos (Boston College Eagles)
Following an interception returned to the seven-yard line by Max Tucker, Castellanos threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Kye Robichaux, pushing the Eagles' lead to 21-6.
DJ Uiagalelei (Florida State Seminoles)
Uiagalelei connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass to Kentron Poitier, reducing the deficit to 21-13, further energizing FSU’s offense.
Kye Robichaux (Boston College Eagles)
Robichaux capped off an eight-play, 75-yard drive with a 2-yard rushing touchdown, ultimately solidifying Boston College's lead at 28-13.
Max Tucker (Boston College Eagles)
Intercepted a pass from DJ Uiagalelei, returning it 58 yards to the FSU 7-yard line. This pivotal play set up a crucial touchdown that further secured Boston College's lead.
Thomas Castellanos (Boston College Eagles, QB)
Displayed his dual-threat capabilities by completing 10 of 16 passes for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also added 73 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, making crucial plays that kept Boston College in control.
Kye Robichaux (Boston College Eagles, RB)
Dominated the ground game with 85 yards on 19 carries and a rushing touchdown. Additionally, he caught a 4-yard touchdown pass, proving instrumental in BC's offense.
Treshaun Ward (Boston College Eagles, RB)
Played a pivotal role by rushing 12 times for 77 yards and catching three passes for 61 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown reception. His versatility added significant depth to BC's offense.
DJ Uiagalelei (Florida State Seminoles, QB)
Passed for 272 yards and a touchdown on 21 completions out of 42 attempts despite being under constant pressure. He also suffered an interception and multiple sacks.
Max Tucker (Boston College Eagles, DB)
Made a game-changing interception, returning it 58 yards to set up a critical touchdown. His defensive play was a turning point in securing the Eagles' victory.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles, K)
Contributed with two field goals from 31 and 24 yards, keeping Florida State within reach and moving into the eighth position on FSU's all-time career scoring list with 313 points.
Cam Riley (Florida State Seminoles, LB)
Led the Seminoles defense with 10 tackles and forced a fumble, showing strong performance despite the team’s overall struggle.
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Boston College Eagles' Upset Win Over Florida State: How They Did It - YouTube
Boston College 14, FSU 6: Halftime thoughts, stats - Tomahawk Nation
First quarter game thread: FSU Seminoles vs. Boston College Eagles - Tomahawk Nation
Second quarter game thread: Florida State Seminoles vs. Boston College Eagles - Tomahawk Nation
Third quarter game thread: Florida State Seminoles vs. Boston College Eagles - Tomahawk Nation
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Florida State Seminoles
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