No. 3 Florida State survives late Boston College rally to win 31-29
— After blowing most of a 21-point lead, No. 3 Florida State escaped with a 31-29 victory over Boston College on Saturday and left the field to derisive chants of “Overrated!”
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida State Seminoles
31
Boston College Eagles
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSU | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| BC | 7 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 29 |
Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) · 41,383 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Clemson Tigers | L 24-36 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Miami Hurricanes | L 35-43 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 20-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Central Arkansas Bears | W 34-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:19 31-29
Thomas Castellanos 7 Yd Run (Liam Connor Kick)
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Touchdown 11:18 31-22
Khari Johnson 18 Yd Fumble Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:02 31-16
Kye Robichaux 1 Yd Run (Liam Connor PAT failed)
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Touchdown 11:20 31-10
DJ Lundy 1 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 12:28 24-10
Preston Daniel 4 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 1:27 17-10
Trey Benson 2 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Touchdown 10:23 10-10
Jaheim Bell 19 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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Field Goal 13:22 3-10
Liam Connor 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:59 3-7
Ryan Fitzgerald 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:53 0-7
Lewis Bond 32 Yd pass from Thomas Castellanos (Liam Connor Kick)
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FSU
6 plays, 6 yards, 2:16 · End of Game
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BC 2:16
6 plays, 4 yards, 2:21 · Fumble
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FSU 4:37
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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BC 5:19
9 plays, 95 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:19 31-29
Thomas Castellanos 7 Yd Run (Liam Connor Kick)
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FSU 7:30
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:48 · Punt
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FSU 11:18
5 plays, 3 yards, 2:14 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:18 31-22
Khari Johnson 18 Yd Fumble Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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BC 1:02
7 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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BC 1:02
12 plays, 80 yards, 5:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:02 31-16
Kye Robichaux 1 Yd Run (Liam Connor PAT failed)
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FSU 6:34
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:44 · Punt
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BC 8:18
3 plays, -3 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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FSU 11:20
2 plays, 40 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:20 31-10
DJ Lundy 1 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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BC 12:22
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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FSU 12:28
6 plays, 74 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:28 24-10
Preston Daniel 4 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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FSU
1 play, -3 yards, 0:03 · End of Half
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BC 0:03
4 plays, 12 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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FSU 0:31
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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BC 1:00
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:27 · Punt
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FSU 1:27
8 plays, 88 yards, 3:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:27 17-10
Trey Benson 2 Yd Run (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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BC 4:54
8 plays, 51 yards, 5:29 · Punt
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FSU 10:23
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:23 10-10
Jaheim Bell 19 Yd pass from Jordan Travis (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
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BC 13:22
16 plays, 72 yards, 7:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:22 3-10
Liam Connor 21 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 5:59
11 plays, 61 yards, 4:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:59 3-7
Ryan Fitzgerald 30 Yd Field Goal
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BC 10:53
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:53 0-7
Lewis Bond 32 Yd pass from Thomas Castellanos (Liam Connor Kick)
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Team Stats
FSU
BC
20
1st Downs
20
1-9
3rd down efficiency
8-19
1-1
4th down efficiency
4-5
351
Total Yards
457
223
Passing
305
15/24
Comp/Att
20/34
9.3
Yards per pass
9.0
128
Rushing
152
34
Rushing Attempts
41
3.8
Yards per rush
3.7
5-45
Penalties
18-131
2
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
26:10
Possession
33:50
Highlights
01:04
DJ Lundy follows up INT with a rushing TD for FSU
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00:31
BC takes shock lead over Florida State on 32-yard TD
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00:24
Thomas Castellanos breaks off a long run for Boston College
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00:27
FSU ties it up as Jaheim Bell shakes defender and scores TD
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