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Florida State at Boston College
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Away
Florida State
ACC

Final Score
31 - 29

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Florida State edges Boston College 31-29
Florida State defeated Boston College 31-29 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 340-457 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Florida State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-29. Ryan Fitzgerald 30 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Florida State the first major swing.
Florida State's box score carried the story: 340 total yards, 128 rushing yards, and 212 passing yards. Boston College finished with 457 total yards, including 152 on the ground and 305 through the air.
Florida State converted 1-9 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Florida State led 17-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ryan Fitzgerald 30 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Ryan Fitzgerald 30 yd FG GOOD (Florida State led 3-7 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Thomas Castellanos pass complete to Lewis Bond for 32 yds for a TD (Liam Connor KICK) (Boston College led 7-0 over Florida State).
Rushing Touchdown
Trey Benson run for 2 yds for a TD (Ryan Fitzgerald KICK) (Florida State led 17-10 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Travis pass complete to Jaheim Bell for 19 yds for a TD (Ryan Fitzgerald KICK) (Florida State led 10-10 over Boston College).
Field Goal Good
Liam Connor 21 yd FG GOOD (Boston College led 10-3 over Florida State).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Travis pass complete to Preston Daniel for 4 yds for a TD (Ryan Fitzgerald KICK) (Florida State led 24-10 over Boston College).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-29
Florida State defeated Boston College.
Total yards
340-457
Florida State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
128
Florida State averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
212
Florida State averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-9
Florida State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-19
Boston College's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Boston College | Florida State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 457 | 340 |
| Passing Yards | 305 | 212 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 128 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-19 | 1-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 18-131 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-34 | 15-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 33:50 | 26:10 |