LIVE UPDATES: Florida State Seminoles vs. Boston College Eagles
The Florida State Seminoles (3-0, 1-0 ACC) return to Doak Campbell Stadium for the first time in four weeks for a conference matchup with the Boston College Eagles (1-2, 0-1). The Seminoles have defeated the Eagles in ten of their past 11 matchups and will look to continue that trend on Saturday night under the lights in a sold-out stadium.
Boston College has struggled offensively to begin the season, which bodes well for a Florida State defensive line that'll be missing Jared Verse and Fabien Lovett. It'll be imperative for starting quarterback Jordan Travis and the offense to perform to see if the Seminoles can put this game away early.
It's projected to be 79 degrees at kickoff, mostly cloudy, with a 0% chance of rain. It's going to be a beautiful night in Tallahassee as Florida State tries to move to 4-0.
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PREGAME:
— Sidney Williams is warming up for the linebackers.
— Starting quarterback Jordan Travis is warming up with his position group. Travis has a brace on his left knee. He was announced as the starter on the video board.
— Offensive tackle Robert Scott, defensive end Jared Verse, defensive tackle Fabien Lovett, wide receiver Winston Wright Jr, wide receiver Ja'Khi Douglas, linebacker Amari Gainer, offensive lineman Thomas Schrader, and tight end Jackson West will be out tonight.
— Defensive back Travis Jay, defensive back Demorie Tate, offensive lineman Antavious Woody, defensive end George Wilson Jr, defensive lineman Ayobami Tifase, offensive lineman Rod Orr, offensive lineman Daughtry Richardson, and tight end Jerrale Powers are also out.
FIRST QUARTER:
— Wyatt Rector, Dillan Gibbons, Dennis Briggs, and Robert Cooper are the captains for Florida State.
— Florida State will receive to begin the game.
— Running back Trey Benson takes the opening kick-off 93 yards for a touchdown. That's how you start a game.
— The extra point is good. Florida State leads 7-0 with 14:47 to play in the first quarter.
— Phil Jurkovec throws behind his man on third down and the ball is bobbled and intercepted by cornerback Omarion Cooper. Seminoles take over at the Boston College 34.
— The play is under further review.
— The call stands and it's officially Florida State football.
— Jordan Travis' first pass of the night goes incomplete after rolling out and looking for Johnny Wilson.
— Seminoles go incomplete on 3rd and 9 to bring up fourth and long. The offense is staying on the field.
— Travis hits Cam McDonald over the middle for a gain of 32 yards to set up 1st and goal.
— Running back Lawrance Toafili goes right up the middle for a short touchdown.
— After two touchdowns in 2:08, Florida State leads 14-0 with 12:52 remaining in the quarter.
— Ryan Fitzgerald's kickoff goes for a touchback. Boston College begins its second possession at its own 25.
— Running back Pat Garwo with a tough run up the middle for a first down.
— Renardo Green with a nice tackle on Zay Flowers.
— Linebacker Kalen DeLoach blows up the screen to force 3rd and 5.
— Jurkovec's pass is too high and Boston College will be forced to punt back to the Seminoles.
— 54-yard punt pins Florida State at its own 6 before its second possession.
— Treshaun Ward breaks loose to midfield but an illegal block in the back sets Florida State back even further. 2nd and 14 from the 4.
— Jordan Travis stays alive and rolls out of the pocket to hit Darion Williamson for a conversion. Williamson breaks a tackle for a 26 yard gain.
— Benson breaks a tackle then puts a shoulder in a defender and runs him over to set up third and short.
— Johnny Wilson catches a short pass to get the Seminoles another first down.
— Mycah Pittman reels in a pass at the line of scrimmage and runs over a defender for a first down.
— Travis finds McDonald over the middle to get Florida State back into the red zone.
— Benson goes up the middle and carries a few defenders into the end zone with him. Another dominating drive for Florida State.
— Florida State leads 21-0 with 6:05 to play in the first quarter.
— Boston College takes over at its own 25.
— The Seminoles bring pressure and Shyheim Brown sacks Jurkovec to force 2nd and 17.
— Three and out for the Eagles and they punt back to Mycah Pittman, who nearly muffs it. Seminoles take over at their own 36.
— Treshaun Ward takes the direct snap and finds room to the left for a first down.
— Williamson catches his third pass of the night and this one goes for a conversion.
— Travis gets pressured in the pocket and scrambles up the middle for 16 yards. He cut pretty hard on the play to put a move on a defender. The leg looks fine.
— 4th and 2 coming up for Florida State in the red zone. That's the end of the quarter with the Seminoles leading 21-0.
SECOND QUARTER:
— The Seminoles bring out the field goal unit and Ryan Fitzgerald connects from 30 yards out. Florida State leads 24-0 with 14:55 to play until the half.
— Fitzgerald's kick goes for a touchback again.
— Leonard Warner stops Jurkovec for no gain to bring up third and long.
— Jurkovec hits Zay Flowers on the outside for a conversion.
— Intentional grounding on Boston College after Jurkovec threw it away with no one in the area. 2nd and 18.
— A short gain makes it 3rd and 14. Big play coming up for the defense.
— Boston College can't come away with the conversion. The Eagles will punt for the third time in the first half.
— The punt rolls out of bounds at the Florida State 13 with 12:01 remaining until the half.
— Williamson catches a tunnel screen and utilizes his blockers for a 52 yard gain. What a night for the redshirt sophomore.
— Short runs from Ward and Benson plus two incompletions means the Seminoles turn it over on downs. The Eagles take over at their own 30.
— Jarrian Jones is called for a targeting penalty.
— After review, the penalty is reversed.
— Linebacker Tatum Bethune comes through unblocked to bring down Cam Barfield for no gain. 3rd and 9.
— Pressure forces Jurkovec to throw before he's ready and Greedy Vance intercepts the pass. Florida State has the ball at the Boston College 48.
— Travis takes a big hit on first down and his pass falls incomplete.
— Hands to the face penalty on Boston College gives Florida State an automatic first down.
— Back-to-back runs bring up 3rd and 3 for the Seminoles.
— False start on Jazston Turnetine. 3rd and 8.
— Pittman catches the pass and cuts upfield to set up fourth and a long one.
— Boston College stuffs Trey Benson on fourth down and the Seminoles turn it over on downs for the second straight possession.
— Jurkovec hits Spencer Witter for 22 yards to give the Eagles their longest play of the night.
— Azareye'h Thomas with a tackle for loss on an end around.
— 3rd and 7 coming up for Boston College.
— Boston College converts but a holding penalty is pushing the Eagles back to 3rd and 17.
— Timeout Florida State with 1:24 remaining in the first half.
— Boston College is forced to punt.
— Travis hits Ontaria Wilson for a first down to the 48 with 40 seconds left in the half.
— Travis hangs in the pocket and throws a dart on the sideline to Malik McClain for 21 yards.
— Kentron Poitier reels in a ridiculous catch on a perfect throw from Jordan Travis for a touchdown late in the second quarter.
— Florida State leads 31-0 with less than 30 seconds until the half.
— The Seminoles are outgaining the Eagles 327-64 at the half.
THIRD QUARTER:
— The kickoff goes for a touchback. The Eagles begin the second half at their own 25.
— Dennis Briggs with a short sack to bring up 2nd and 10.
— Kalen DeLoach with a solid tackle to force 3rd and 7 for Boston College.
— Jurkovec falls down at the Florida State 49 to bring up fourth down. The Eagles will punt after getting into Seminole territory for the first time tonight.
— Travis hits a wide-open Ontaria Wilson for a 72-yard gain.
— Two plays later, Treshaun Ward cuts up for 22 yards and a touchdown. The extra point is no good. Seminoles lead 37-0 with 9:19 remaining in the third quarter.
— Florida State's kickoff goes for another touchback. Boston College on offense.
— Jurkovec finds Lewis Bond for a first down.
— Timeout Boston College. The Eagles have 1st and 10 at the FSU 34.
— Jurkovec throws over the middle to Alex Broom for a touchdown. Boston College cuts into Florida States' advantage, 37-7.
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