Florida State Ends Road Losing Streak With Win at Boston College

Florida State rallied from a 10-0 first-quarter deficit to defeat Boston College 31-24, snapping a program-record 12-game run of road losses. The Seminoles scored 21 points in the second quarter and held on for their fourth straight win at Alumni Stadium, a school record for consecutive victories at the venue.

Florida State found the end zone four times via rushing plays. Amari Thomas, a freshman, ran for two scores and 98 yards on 19 carries, while quarterback Ashton Daniels added a rushing touchdown. Daniels’ score was his 13th rushing touchdown this season, extending Florida State’s single-season record for a quarterback.

Kicker Gabe Panikowski scored on a fake field goal, and was the first Seminole to pair a field-goal conversion with a touchdown in one contest. He finished with 13 points and remains perfect on 23 career field-goal attempts, the longest active streak of made field goals in the nation.

Stockstill, the team’s interim head coach, claimed his first victory in the role. Florida State’s defense contributed two interceptions, by Nehemiah Chandler and Ja’Bril Rawls. Chandler also broke up a pass on fourth down during Boston College’s final offensive play.

Freshman receiver Jasen Lopez made his starting debut and returned a punt 40 yards to set up Florida State’s opening scoring drive. Micahi Danzy led the Seminoles with 86 receiving yards. The victory was Florida State’s first road win since November 25, 2023.