Quotables and Notables: FSU Game
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Murphy's law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
The adage sums up Boston College's opening half against Florida State Saturday night. BC was shut out, 31-0, in the first two quarters of its 44-14 defeat at Doak...
Instant Reactions: FSU 44, BC 14
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Boston College was throttled Saturday night at Florida State, 44-14. The Eagles were outscored, 21-0, in the opening frame and didn't score until late in the third quarter.
Here are five instant reactions:
1) Another...
Seminoles Offense Will Spread Opponents Out, But It Starts on the Ground
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Florida State reloaded its wide receiver corps through the transfer portal this offseason, and it's been paying off. The Seminoles brought in Mycah Pittman from Oregon, Johnny...
Behind Enemy Lines: Florida State
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Boston College will be facing its second ACC road sell-out crowd in the last three weeks when it enters Doak Campbell Stadium at FSU Saturday night.
The 1-2 Eagles need a statement game to rewrite the narrative of...
Starting Fast an Emphasis for BC in Tallahassee
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When Boston College wins the coin toss, head coach Jeff Hafley likes to defer and start the game on defense. That hasn't happened each of the last two weeks.
BC has lost the toss and received the opening...
What Did FSU HC Mike Norvell, DC Adam Fuller Say About BC?
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Florida State coaches have met with the media this week to preview the Seminoles' Saturday night matchup with Boston College.
While most of the talk has been about the health of FSU's starting...
By the Numbers: Comparing BC and FSU
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Boston College is squaring off against Florida State this week in Doak Campbell Stadium, where the Eagles haven't won since 2008.
FSU leads the ACC in rushing yards per game and most 20-plus-yard plays from...
LT Trapilo Participating in Full Contact, Team Reps Ahead of FSU Trip
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Boston College has been missing its best offensive lineman the last two weeks. Ozzy Trapilo, a former four star from BC High, started Week 1 as the Eagles' left tackle, but a knee...
2022 Opponent Preview Series: Get to Know Florida State
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Mike Norvell is approaching his "prove it" season. The leash is short in Tallahassee, given the program's prolific pedigree. And, although the Seminoles have improved under Norvell—even winning...
BC's Postponed Games Vs. Wake Forest, FSU Have Been Rescheduled
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Boston College men’s basketball found itself in a nearly three-week COVID-19 pause that carried over from mid-December into the infancy of the New Year. During that span, two of its ACC...
BC Opens as 2.5-Point Favorite Versus FSU
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After two consecutive ACC wins, in large part thanks to the return of starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec, Boston College enters Week 12 as a 2.5-point favorite over Florida State, according to Action Network...