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Boston College Opens Bill O'Brien Era with 28-13 Win Over No. 10 Florida State

Sep 3, 2024, 02:45 AM

Boston College opened their season with a significant victory over No. 10 Florida State, winning 28-13 in Tallahassee. This marked the beginning of the Bill O’Brien era for Boston College, who dominated the game from start to finish. The Eagles took an early lead, with Thomas Castellanos scoring a touchdown to make it 7-0, and later extending their advantage to 14-0. By halftime, Boston College led 14-6, having outgained Florida State in yardage and time of possession. The Eagles continued to outperform the Seminoles, with a final rushing yard total of 263 compared to Florida State's 21. This win represents Boston College's first season-opening victory over a ranked opponent since 1976. Florida State, heavily favored by 16.5 points, struggled throughout the game, marking their second consecutive loss to start the season, leaving them 0-2.