Eagles Fall at Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Boston College dropped a 44-14 decision on Saturday at Florida State.

The Seminoles returned the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown and found the end zone on the next two series, making it 21-0 with 6:05 left in the opening quarter. FSU converted a 30-yard field goal to start the second quarter and closed the half with a 31-yard TD strike, making it a 31-0 lead at the break.

Florida State pushed it out to 37-0 with 9:19 left in the third, using four plays to drive 90 yards for the score.

The Eagles got on the board with 3:31 left in the third, as Phil Jurkovec connected with Alex Broome on a five-yard pass for the TD, making it 37-7. It was Broome's first career reception and first career touchdown. Jurkovec finished the game completing 15 of 23 passes for 105 yards, a TD, and two interceptions.

FSU tacked on another touchdown with 9:30 to play, making it 44-7.

Zay Flowers led the Eagles with 7 catches for 45 yards. Patrick Garwo rushed 9 times for 41 yards, while Xavier Coleman rushed 5 times for 44 yards. Defensively, VinnyDePalma led BC with 11 tackles. Freshman quarterback Emmett Morehead entered the game with 9:30 left in the game, completing 3 of 6 passes for 35 yards, and one touchdown, trimming the deficit to 44-14 with under a minute to play.

With the loss, Boston College falls to 1-3 on the season and 0-2 in ACC play.

Boston College returns to action next Saturday, Oct. 1 at Alumni Stadium when it hosts Louisville. Kickoff is set for noon on Family Weekend and the game will air live on ACC Network.

Players Mentioned

Alex Broome

Xavier Coleman

Zay Flowers

Phil Jurkovec

Emmett Morehead

Players Mentioned

Alex Broome

Xavier Coleman

Zay Flowers

Phil Jurkovec

Emmett Morehead