Florida State Seminoles opened the Rick Stockstill era with a notable victory on the road, defeating Boston College 31-24. The Seminoles have struggled with away games recently, with their last road win dating back to November 2023. This win marked Stockstill’s successful debut as the interim coach.
Amari Thomas played a crucial role in the game, scoring two rushing touchdowns. His 11-yard run in the fourth quarter clinched the win for Florida State. Quarterback Ashton Daniels contributed by completing 15 of 26 passes for 178 yards, though he threw one interception.
Boston College’s quarterback, Mason McKenzie, had 166 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. One of McKenzie’s touchdowns came from a unique trick play, fooling the defense with a spinning formation.
Stockstill expressed deep emotion following the win. He was one of Bobby Bowden’s first quarterbacks, and the victory held personal significance for him. He stated, “I poured my heart and soul into this place as a player, and I was going to do that for these next couple of months here.”
Florida State came back from a 17-7 second-quarter deficit, tying the game before halftime. Thomas’s 20-yard run reduced Boston College’s lead, paving the way for their eventual victory. This game marked FSU’s first outing after the dismissal of former coach Mike Norvell, who had been with the team for over six seasons.
Boston College entered the game trying to recover from a heavy defeat of 47-2 in their previous matchup. They will face No. 11 Notre Dame in Indiana next week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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