The Eagles open the 2024 season with a victory.
Tallahassee, Fla.— The Boston College Eagles football team opened the Bill O’Brien era with a 28-13 win over the No. 10 Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday night.
Florida State received the ball to start the second half. After five snaps and gaining 22 yards, the Seminoles went for it and 4th-and-5 at their own 47-yard line and quarterback DJ Uiagalelei got intercepted by Boston College defensive back Max Tucker, who returned it to the Seminoles seven-yard line.
As a whole, Boston College looked impressive on both sides of the ball, but the biggest difference from last year was the lack of penalties. In total, the Eagles had one penalty for 15 yards, something O’Brien focused on during training camp. The Seminoles turn the ball over on downs after an incompletion on a 4th-and-16 on Boston College's 39-yard line to start the quarter.Boston College drives down the field on an eight-play, 60 yard drive and scores on a two-yard rush by running back Kye Robichaux.Florida State scores on a 29-yard touchdown pass from DJ Uiagalelei to wide receiver Kentron Poitier. The extra point attempt is good and the Seminoles are within one score.
The Eagles defense forces their third three-and-out of the night. Jayden McGowan nearly fumbled on the punt return but picked it up and got a few yards out of it. Boston College will be pinned at its own ten-yard line to start the drive. A promising opening drive for the Eagles ends in a punt as the ball went through running back Treshaun Ward's hands. The punt is a touchback and the Seminoles will start at their own 20-yard line.7:32 p.m. ET | Florida State won the coin toss and deferred. Boston College will receive the ball.
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