Florida State upset by Boston College at home, Seminoles fall to 0-2 to start season

Amid a chorus of boos and groans, Florida State football walked away from its home opener against Boston College with a loss, dropping to 0-2 for the first time since 2021.

Boston College won 28-13 as quarterback Thomas Castellanos and the Boston College offense dominated against another lackluster performance from the Florida State defense.

The loss snapped a nine-game home winning streak for the Seminoles.

FSU quarterback DJ Uiagalelei struggled to get going and had fans calling for his benching with “We want Brock” chants filling the air at Doak Campbell Stadium on more than one occasion Monday night.

Uiagalelei went 21-for-42, throwing one touchdown and an interception. Castellanos went 10-for-16, throwing two touchdowns and he added 85 rushing yards on 19 carries, scoring one touchdown.

Boston College scored twice in the second quarter, with Castellanos running for one and throwing for another. The first scoring drive came after a 14-play, 71-yard drive that took 9:18 off the clock. BC outgained FSU 172 yards to 8 yards at one point in the first half.

A late push for a comeback came when Uiagalelei found wide receiver Kentron Poitier for a score to cut the deficit to 21-13. But, the defense’s inability to get a stop allowed Boston College to score on a short rush from running back Kye Robichaux, making it 28-13, which was the final score.

Boston College running back Kye Robichaux (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Florida State.

Here are three takeaways from FSU football’s 28-13 loss to Boston College.

Rudderless FSU offense, DJ Uiagalelei can’t crack Boston College’s defense

Following an uninspiring offensive performance against Georgia Tech in Week 0, FSU’s offense hoped for a response against Boston College.

What they got instead was a rudderless display as the Seminoles failed to create explosive plays…

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Publish date : 2024-09-03 03:23:23

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