To start the game, Florida State’s defense forced a third down, but Castellanos was able to move the chains with his legs to keep the Eagles’ drive alive. A completion to Reed Harris got them down the field. Kevin Knowles II pushed them back five yards with a tackle for loss, and the Seminole defense forced their first three and out of the game.

The Eagles defense returned the favor with a three and out of their own, with the ‘Noles opting to punt from their own 10-yard line.

The Eagles’ second possession was aided by a fumble recovery by Harris, who was forced by FSU linebacker Cam Riley to put Boston College within field goal range. Boston College took its first lead of the game on a quarterback keeper from the four-yard line.

Time of possession was dramatic between FSU and the Eagles. Boston College ran 22 plays to the ‘Noles’ 3 in the first quarter. The trend continued for the Seminoles who gained just two yards before going three-and-out.

On third-and-six, Treshaun Ward made an explosive 42-yard catch for the Eagles as Boston College continued to harass the defense. Patrick Payton was able to push the Eagles back with a 4-yard sack, but Boston College would go up two scores with a 13-yard touchdown to Ward.

With a good starting position, freshman running back Kam Davis gave the offense some space and a 25-yard catch by Jaylin Lucas put them in scoring position. The ‘Noles had to settle for three points on a 31-yard field goal by kicker Ryan Fitzgerald.

Uiagalelei made two key completions to Ja’Khi Douglas and Malik Benson to move the Seminoles across midfield. On a fourth-and-1, Uiagalelei kept the ‘Noles’ hopes of scoring alive to end the half. Fitzgerald made three tackles and made it 14-6 with a 24-yard field goal.

Lucas turned on the ‘Noles early in the second half and a big run from Davis helped move the chains for an eight-yard gain. Head coach Mike Norvell decided to go for it on fourth-and-5 and Uiagalelei threw his first interception of the season to Max Tucker who returned it for 58 yards. Running back Kye Robichaux extended Boston College’s lead with a four-yard touchdown reception.

FSU punter Mastromanno and the special teams unit were a highlight of the loss, with a blistering 65-yard punt on the Seminoles’ second three and out of the half. Running back Turbo Richard sparked the Eagles to two big runs for a total of 21 yards, but the defense held firm and forced a punt.

Florida State wide receiver Jalen Brown got on the stat sheet with a 15-yard catch. Wide receiver Kentron Poiter got the offense back into the red zone before scoring the Seminoles’ first touchdown of the game on back-to-back 29-yard receptions.

Ward put Boston College in scoring position with a 23-yard run and responded with a touchdown, putting them ahead 28-13.

The offense continued to struggle to keep Uiagalelei afloat and gave up back-to-back sacks, forcing FSU to punt from their own end zone. Both teams traded possessions. The game ended with the seconds waning and the final score 28-13.

Uiagalelei finished the game with 21/42 passing for 272 yards with one touchdown to one interception. The Seminoles scored a total of 13 points on their 11 offensive drives.

The Seminoles still have a lot of work to do during their week off before the hot Memphis team comes to town on Saturday, September 14.

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