Florida State (0-1) vs Boston College (0-0)
Game Info: Monday, September 2, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium)
Betting Odds: Florida State -15.5 / Boston College +15.5 --- Over/Under: 49.5
The Boston College vs Florida State
Game Preview
In this Article we're going to predict the outcome of the Boston College vs Florida State game taking place on Monday night at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. Let's dive into our thoughts on this ACC matchup! Make sure to check out The Outlet Sports Ventures for all your NFL and college football season predictions!
Matchup/League Facts
Florida State ranked T4th among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage last season (.786).
Florida State ranked T5th among FBS teams for H2 win percentage last season (.786).
Boston College ranked 23rd among FBS teams for Q4 points allowed per game last season (4.7).
Boston College ranked T29th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game last season (8.3).
The Boston College Eagles Team Preview
The Boston College Eagles were 7-6 (3-5) last season and they finished tied for ninth in the ACC standings with Miami. Boston College opened the season with a 1-3 record, after losing to NIU, FSU (31-29), and Louisville. The Eagles would respond with five straight wins against Virginia, Army, Georgia Tech, and UConn, before losing their final three games in the regular season. Boston College did defeat SMU by a score of 23-14 in the Fenway Bowl.
So, Boston College has Thomas Castellanos back at quarterback, who had a few turnover problems, but he's a pretty cool dual-threat QB. The O-line looks solid this year, and there are some great running back choices. The BC defense wasn't top-notch in 2023, but they've added some new players to patch things up.
Why Boston College will cover
Boston College has won six of its last eight road openers.
Boston College has covered the spread in four of its last five September games as an underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Florida State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
Florida State Seminoles Team Preview
The Florida State Seminoles went 13-1 (9-0) last year and they finished first in the ACC. Florida State opened the season with a great win over LSU by a score of 45-24 and also picked up wins against Clemson, Miami, and Florida during the undefeated regular season. Florida State did lose starting quarterback Jordan Travis, which was a turning point in the season. The Seminoles beat Louisville in the ACC Championship and even though they were undefeated, they were not selected to the CFP. FSU did lose by a score of 63-3 in the Orange Bowl against Georgia.
So, Florida State had a rough start to the season, losing their first game in week 0 to Georgia Tech with a score of 24-21. They came out strong with a solid scoring drive to get an 8-0 lead, and their kicker nailed a couple of epic 50+ yard field goals to tie the game at 14 by halftime. However, their offense couldn't keep up the momentum in the second half, only scoring seven points and ending up with the L. Georgia Tech outgained Florida State 336-291 and converted 5 out of 9 third downs. DJ Uiagalelei threw for 193 yards in the game.
The Boston College vs Florida State
Game Prediction
The Pick : Boston College +17.5
Florida State didn't have the best start last week, losing to Georgia Tech. They really need to step up their game for this one. Offensively, they were a bit shaky, so they're counting on DJ U to bring his A-game as the quarterback. On the other side, Boston College is looking strong with Castellanos leading the offense, but their defense might be a bit iffy. I don't want to freak out over Florida State's first game, but I'm not too confident in their QB situation. It seems like they could struggle to score this season. Go with Boston College and the points!
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